Synonyms for

Needful

Verb / ˈni:dfʌl / Another word for needful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something that is necessary or required

Synonyms & similar words

needed requisite required necessary required essential vital crucial mandatory compulsory indispensable requisite important urgent pressing imperative need must-have must obligatory need-to-have key pivotal

Example sentences

  1. I have packed only the needful items for our trip.
  2. The doctor prescribed the needful medication for the patient.
  3. I did the needful to fix the broken lamp.
  4. The needful measures were taken to prevent the spread of the virus.
  5. I am trying to do the needful to complete my homework on time.

Quotes

  • The needful is never done until it is done.
  • The needful is not always the most profitable.
  • The needful is always greater than the possible.

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