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(verb)

Definitions

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

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Examples

I need help now

this shirt needs washing

they need to win tomorrow

I won't detain you for longer than I need

Synonyms

require be in need of stand in need of have need of want be in want of be crying out for be desperate for

(verb)

Definitions

expressing necessity or obligation

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Examples

need I say more?

all you need bring are sheets

Synonyms

have to be under an obligation to be obliged to be compelled to be under a compulsion to

(verb)

Definitions

be necessary

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Examples

lest you, even more than needs, embitter our parting