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(noun) motivation, motive
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
we did not understand his motivation; he acted with the best of motives
(noun) want
anything that is necessary but lacking
he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs; I tried to supply his wants
(noun) demand
a condition requiring relief
she satisfied his need for affection; God has no need of men to accomplish His work; there is a demand for jobs
(noun) indigence, pauperism, pauperization, penury
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
their indigence appalled him; a general state of need exists among the homeless
have need of
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
(verb) take, necessitate, ask, require, postulate, call for, involve, demand
require as useful, just, or proper
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