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need
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
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noun
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”
noun
anything that is necessary but lacking
“he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs”
noun
a condition requiring relief
“she satisfied his need for affection”
noun
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
“their indigence appalled him”
verb
have need of
“This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner”
verb
have or feel a need for
“always needing friends and money”
verb
require as useful, just, or proper
“It takes nerve to do what she did”
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we did not understand his motivation
he acted with the best of motives
he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
I tried to supply his wants
she satisfied his need for affection
God has no need of men to accomplish His work
there is a demand for jobs
their indigence appalled him
a general state of need exists among the homeless
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
always needing friends and money
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
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