feel the need

Frequency: 8.220.1 per million words

To have an internal sense or desire that something is necessary.

needVERB + need [noun, sense 1: necessity]

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feel

Examples (10)

  • I felt the need to do something.
  • She often feels the need to apologize after an argument.
  • Do you ever feel the need to escape from routine?
  • They felt no need to justify their decision.
  • After a long day, I feel the need for a quiet evening.
  • He will probably feel the need to talk about it later.
  • We didn't feel the need to respond to every criticism.
  • Sometimes you just feel the need to be alone.
  • If you feel the need to leave, just let me know.
  • Many people feel the need to connect with nature.