Need - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |niːd|  American pronunciation of the word need
Brit.  |niːd|  British pronunciation of the word need

noun

- a condition requiring relief (syn: demand)
she satisfied his need for affection
God has no need of men to accomplish His work
- anything that is necessary but lacking (syn: want)
he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
- the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior (syn: motivation, motive)
- a state of extreme poverty or destitution (syn: indigence, pauperism, pauperization, penury)
a general state of need exists among the homeless

verb

- require as useful, just, or proper (syn: ask, demand, involve, necessitate, postulate, require, take)
- have need of (syn: require, want)
- have or feel a need for
always needing friends and money

Extra examples

You can always call me at home if the need arises.

These new methods reduce the need to use harmful chemicals on crops.

We find that there is still a need for further discussion.

There is a great need for change.

Our experienced staff will go out of their way to meet your every need.

He has trouble expressing his emotional needs.

I felt a need to take control of the situation.

A need to be loved

She has an overwhelming need to be liked and respected.

I don't feel the need to defend my decision.

I need some advice. What do you think of this dress?

I just need a couple of minutes to get ready.

Most babies need at least 12 hours of sleep a day.

We badly need a vacation.

Further research is urgently needed if we are to find a cure.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: need
he/she/it: needs
present participle: needing
past tense: needed
past participle: needed
noun
singular: need
plural: needs
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