Synonyms for Need
7 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Need" (noun) include demand.
Noun
a condition requiring relief
"she satisfied his need for affection" "God has no need of men to accomplish His work" "there is a demand for jobs"
Synonyms
demand
Broader
condition
anything that is necessary but lacking
"he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs" "I tried to supply his wants"
Synonyms
want
Broader
necessity
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
"we did not understand his motivation" "he acted with the best of motives"
Synonyms
motivationmotive
Broader
psychological feature
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
"their indigence appalled him" "a general state of need exists among the homeless"
Synonyms
indigencepenurypauperismpauperization
Broader
poverty
Verb
require as useful, just, or proper
"It takes nerve to do what she did" "success usually requires hard work" "This job asks a lot of patience and skill" "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice" "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert" "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"
Synonyms
necessitateaskpostulaterequiretakeinvolvecall fordemand
More specific
claimgoverndrawcostcry out forcompel
have need of
"This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
Synonyms
wantrequire
More specific
cry
Broader
be
have or feel a need for
"always needing friends and money"
Antonyms
obviate
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