English dictionary

need

/n/i/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a condition requiring relief

noun.state

Examples
She satisfied his need for affection.

God has no need of men to accomplish His work.

Synonyms demand

Source: WordNet 3.0
anything that is necessary but lacking

noun.object

Examples
He had sufficient means to meet his simple needs.

Synonyms want

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

noun.tops

Synonyms motivation motive

Source: WordNet 3.0
a state of extreme poverty or destitution

noun.state

Examples
A general state of need exists among the homeless.

Synonyms indigence pauperism pauperization penury

Source: WordNet 3.0
A state that requires supply or relief; pressing occasion for something; necessity; urgent want.

noun

Source: webster1913

require as useful, just, or proper

verb.stative

Synonyms ask call for demand involve necessitate postulate require take

Antonyms eliminate obviate rid of

Source: WordNet 3.0
have need of

verb.consumption

Synonyms require want

Source: WordNet 3.0
have or feel a need for

verb.consumption

Examples
Always needing friends and money.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To be in want of; to have cause or occasion for; to lack; to require, as supply or relief.

verb

Source: webster1913
To be wanted; to be necessary.

verb

Source: webster1913