needing

(verb) require as useful, just, or proper. Synonyms: necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand. 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."

(verb) have need of. Synonyms: want, need, require. Example: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner."

(verb) have or feel a need for. Synonyms: need. Example: "Always needing friends and money."