Noun
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a state of extreme poverty or destitution
"their indigence appalled him"
"a general state of need exists among the homeless"
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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"
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anything that is necessary but lacking
"he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs"
"I tried to supply his wants"
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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"
Verb
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have or feel a need for
"always needing friends and money"
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have need of
"This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
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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"
- call for