need

special

Children with hearing problems have a special need for visual learning materials in the classroom.

burning, compelling, critical, crying, desperate, dire, driving, immediate, pressing, urgent

There is a pressing need for more affordable housing in our city.

constant, continuing

The charity provides food to families facing continuing need in our community.

common

All families share a common need for safety and stability in their daily lives.

human

All people share the same basic human needs for food, shelter, and safety.

feel, have

My teenager has a real need for independence as she grows older.

express

The teacher expressed the need for students to arrive on time for class.

demonstrate, prove, show, suggest

The study demonstrated the need for better mental health services in schools.

reflect

The new safety rules reflect a need for better protection in the workplace.

create

Growing families often create a need for larger homes.

avoid, eliminate, obviate, remove

By working from home, she eliminated the need for a long daily commute.

accept, acknowledge, perceive, recognize, see

She recognized the need to learn English before moving abroad for her new job.

emphasize, heighten, highlight, reaffirm, stress, underline

Recent studies underline the need for regular exercise to maintain good health.

deny

She denied the need to call a doctor, even though she felt quite ill.

exist

A real need exists for better public transportation in our city.

arise

If any problems arise, we'll contact you right away.

in ~ (of)

The old bridge was badly in need of repair before it became unsafe.

~ for

There is a growing need for more affordable housing in our city.

any/little/no need

If you've already finished your homework, there's little need to study more tonight.

particular, special, specific

My grandmother has particular needs since she started using a wheelchair.

human

Clean drinking water is a fundamental human need for all communities.

material, physical

After the earthquake, the government provided aid to meet the physical needs of homeless families.

address, cater for/to, cover, fulfil, meet, provide (for), respond to, satisfy, serve, supply

The government introduced new policies to meet the needs of working parents.

suit, tailor sth to

We adjusted the training program to suit the specific needs of our employees.

needs and desires, sb's every need

The hotel tried to anticipate guests' every need during their stay.

badly, desperately, really, urgently

The old bridge desperately needs repairs before it becomes unsafe for traffic.

just, only, simply

You only need to bring your passport and one form of identification.

hardly

She hardly needs to ask permission anymore since she turned eighteen.

not necessarily

Just because you want something doesn't necessarily mean you need it.

be expected to, be likely to, may well

If you want to succeed in this job, you may well need to work some weekends.