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NEED Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word need. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word need. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NEED

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1require
verbv
2want
verbv
3demand
verb, nounv, n
4ask
verb, nounv, n
5be
verbv
6desire
verb, nounv, n
7indigence
nounn
8involve
verbv
9lack
verb, nounv, n
10motivation
nounn
11motive
nounn
12necessitate
verbv
13pauperism
nounn
14pauperization
nounn
15penury
nounn
16postulate
verb, nounv, n
17take
verbv
18will
19wish
verb, nounv, n
20without

Best Hypernyms For NEED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for need, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
essential necessity requirement requisite be condition demand impoverishment necessary obligation poorness poverty prerequisite qualification status
Phrases (1)
psychological feature

Alternatives for REQUIRE

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