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to need
01
to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something
Transitive: to need sth
Example
She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow.
The car needs a new battery to start.
Do you need any help with your project?
02
used for saying what one should or has to do
Transitive: to need to do sth
Example
I need to be at the meeting by 2 pm.
We need to eat more vegetables for better health.
You need to finish your homework before you can watch TV.
03
to be required or obliged to do a certain thing
Example
We need only look at the evidence to see the truth.
The child need only ask for help.
I need not explain myself to you.
Need
01
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
02
a condition or situation in which something is necessary
Example
The refugees have urgent needs for food and shelter.
Her need for attention often caused problems.
My main need right now is a good night 's sleep.
03
(usually plural) a set of things that allow someone to achieve their goal or live comfortably
Example
Access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities are fundamental needs for societal progress.
A well-equipped toolbox with various tools fulfills the needs of a handyman.
Food, shelter, and clothing are basic needs for human survival.
04
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
Example
She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow.
The car needs a new battery to start.
Do you need any help with your project?
The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive.
I need music to help me focus when I work.
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