needed

Words with a similar base: needed

'needed'

[necessitate.v.01] as in: require as useful, just, or proper

Examples:
It takes nerve to do what she did
success usually requires hard work
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent

'needed'

[want.v.02] as in: have need of

Examples:
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner

'needed'

[need.v.03] as in: have or feel a need for

Examples:
always needing friends and money

'needed'

[needed.s.01] as in: necessary for relief or supply

Examples:
provided them with all things needful

Origins

					needed (English)
├── -ed (English)
│   └── -od (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── need (English)
    ├── need (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── neodian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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