need

US /niːd/

UK /niːd/

1.

require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable

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I need to go to the bank.

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The car needs new tires.

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require necessitate demand call for crave

1.

a circumstance in which something is required or wanted

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There's no need to worry.

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The plants are in need of water.

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necessity requirement essential demand desire

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as needed a crying need for training needs analysis on a need-to-know basis need something like you need a hole in the head need (to have) your head examined