n.
1.a condition requiring relief
2.anything that is necessary but lacking
3.the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal
4.a state of extreme poverty or destitution need v.
1.require as useful, just, or proper
2.have need of
3.have or feel a need for
Idiom of the Day
on (someone's) say-so
with someone's permission or authority
I was able to ask for a new stove on the apartment manager's say-so.