| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| need | (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 | Synonyms: motivation, motive |
| (noun) anything that is necessary but lacking | Synonyms: want | |
| (noun) a condition requiring relief | Synonyms: demand | |
| (noun) a state of extreme poverty or destitution | Synonyms: indigence, pauperism, pauperization, penury |