adverb.
Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; often with must, and equivalent to "of need".
noun.
Plural form of need.
verb.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of need.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
adverb.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
Word Usage
"Discriminating and broad-minded criticism is what the South needs, needs it for the sake of her own white sons and daughters, and for the insurance of robust, healthy mental and moral development."