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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

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

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

The parking, food and drink doesn't compare to the etiquette of so-called concert lovers, who always feel a need to venture away from the seats they paid for.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2023

Stewart was a vocal supporter of Berhalter’s work and a new sporting director may feel a need to break with his predecessor and hire his own coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

“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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