adverb
definition
Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; used with an auxiliary verb (often must), and equivalent to "of need".
example
One must needs run when the devil drives.
Examples of needs in a Sentence
She needs to learn her place fast.
She needs to rest.
She had been so distracted with her own troubles that his interests and needs had been ignored.
He needs someone to look after his house while he's working the ranch.
He needs to learn some control.
Sofi needs a doctor.
There is something about the way she looks at you when she needs your help – so vulnerable.
Still, she needs my help, do you think?
He needs desperately to know what happened to his sister and what he did that turned his own mother against him.
Rhyn needs to know.
He would take care of their needs.
She needs privacy... especially now.
Alex had been attuned to her silent wants and needs because it was important to him.
He's got all the loaves and fishes he needs.
The Council needs you.
Whoever camps for a week in summer by the shore of a pond, needs only bury a pail of water a few feet deep in the shade of his camp to be independent of the luxury of ice.
Featuring rotating daily specials and a full menu, this restaurant has a friendly and accommodating staff that is eager to cater to your needs.
He needs you right now, whether he knows it or not.
All he needs is the couch.
Listen, I know I'm not any good at these affairs of the heart, but I am a man, and a man needs time to sit on things before he figures out where his head is at.
Elisabeth, Sarah needs to see you, excuse us.
No, I think he needs his space.
He needs to lay down the law.
Aunt Clara, Mom needs some of that stuff you spray on the furniture.
Apotheosis can mean nothing to those who hold that a man may be reborn as a god, but still needs redemption, and that men on earth may win redemption, if they are brave enough.
Agriculture exists only for the supply of local needs.
The system is economical in fuel, but needs skilled attendance to keep the appliances and fittings in order.
The apparatus needs constant attention, since neglect in stoking would result in stopping the generation of steam, and the whole system would almost immediately cool.
To meet the needs of technical and industrial education there are a school of mines at San Juan, a school of viticulture at Mendoza, an agronomic and veterinary school at La Plata, several agricultural and pastoral schools, and commercial schools in Buenos Aires, Rosario, Bahia Blanca and Concordia.
She began asking Dron about the peasants' needs and what there was in Bogucharovo that belonged to the landlord.
It will take care of you, of your needs, and of your welfare.
While imprisoned in the shed Pierre had learned not with his intellect but with his whole being, by life itself, that man is created for happiness, that happiness is within him, in the satisfaction of simple human needs, and that all unhappiness arises not from privation but from superfluity.
High class chefs may take this as an insult, but the staff of most restaurants understand that people have a variety of needs and restrictions when it comes to their diets.
I'll be over there in a few minutes so you can show me what needs to be taken care of while you're gone.
Of course I'd continue to help Howie as much as he needs.
No one wants to die, and his body will tell you what it needs from you.
For someone who needs more power, it's a very useful talent.
Maybe that's the incentive he needs.
Your woman's sister needs attending to.
Mansr needs the help.
He needs someone to remind him that there is more to his life than war.
Well, I guess it's time we see if Fred needs any help with our guests from Boston.
It don't look like either one needs the other's check book.
I've tossed him a scrap of bread but I fear it will be inadequate to meet his long-term needs.
She needs someone and you're the only person she has.
Before Dean could remember what Shanghai offered for public transportation, Fred set about taking care of the needs and concerns of the returning guests.
We've got about three feet of snow out there that needs shoveling.
Jackson stood close enough to hear the conversation, and as soon as the moron committed to buy a watercolor; he approached Elisabeth, put his arms around her and said, Darling, the caterer needs to see you for a minute.
She and her husband, Marc saw to the day-to-day needs of Fairhaven.
No, I'm sure he'll be fine soon, just needs some rest.