Synonyms for

Needs

Verb / ni:dz / Another word for needs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Noun: things that are required or wanted; a necessity. Verb: require (something) because it is essential or very important.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

requirements necessities prerequisites imperatives

Informal

gotta-haves essentials must-haves basics

Literary

wants yearnings cravings

Antonyms

wants desires luxuries excesses superfluities optionalities

Common collocations

  • basic needs
  • meets the needs
  • urgent needs
  • essential needs
  • human needs
  • financial needs
  • specific needs
  • growing needs

Word family

noun need
verb need
adjective needed
adverb needfully

Usage note

As a noun, 'needs' often refers to basic requirements for survival or well-being. As a verb, it indicates a requirement or obligation.

Example sentences

  1. She needs a new dress for the party.
  2. The plant needs water to grow.
  3. He needs help with his homework.
  4. The project needs to be completed by Friday.
  5. The company needs to hire more employees.

Quotes

  • The greatest of all our needs is to be in touch with God. - David O. McKay
  • We all have a desperate need for God, whether we know it or not. - Billy Graham
  • The first thing a kindness deserves is acceptance, the second, transmission. - George MacDonald

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