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feel a need

VERB

want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose crave need prefer require wish

STRONG

ache aspire covet fancy hanker hunger long lust pine thirst yearn

WEAK

be greedy could do with desiderate have a passion for have a yen for have ambition have an urge for have eyes for incline toward itch for spoil for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate have not want spurn

STRONG

despise

Example Sentences

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But in recent remarks, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has emphasised that bank officials did not feel a need to cut rates quickly.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

If the Seahawks don’t feel a need to take a QB now that they have Howell, they could still want to when draft rolls around April 25-27.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Wanda James, however, did not always feel a need to hide.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

“The defensive habits are the things that are going to carry us through,” Frank said, indicating one area the Clippers feel a need to improve.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2024

“I feel a need to sing to the peas!”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

feel a need

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