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Synonyms for need

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An essential condition required for something to occur

  • demand
  • requirement
  • urgency
  • necessity
  • use
  • wish
  • call
  • desire
  • hunger
  • imperative

A required action based on fundamental belief or moral stance

  • obligation
  • compulsion
  • duty
  • impetus
  • responsibility
  • commitment
  • motivation
  • devoir
  • imperative
  • incumbency

A condition where assistance is required

  • crisis
  • difficulty
  • hardship
  • trouble
  • urgency
  • distress
  • emergency
  • exigency
  • want
  • dire straits

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