need

have need of

anything that is necessary but lacking

“he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs”

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

require as useful, just, or proper

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

“a general state of need exists among the homeless”

a condition requiring relief

“she satisfied his need for affection”