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Meaning of needful
The primary meaning of the word "needful" is something that is necessary or required.
Etymology of needful
The word "needful" has its roots in Old English "nīed" (need) and "ful" (full), and it has been used in the English language since the 9th century.
   Historically, "needful" was used to describe something that was necessary or required, often in a moral or spiritual sense.
Synonyms
                                                necessary
                                                                        required
                                                                        essential
                                                                        vital
                                                                        crucial
                                                                        indispensable
                                                                        mandatory
                                                                        obligatory
                                                                        compulsory
                                                                        needed
                                                                        requisite
                                                                        urgent
                                                                        imperative
                                                                        important
                                                                        pressing
                                                                        exigent
                                                                        demanded
                                                                        desired
                                                                        wished
                                                                        lacking
                                                                        deficient
                                                                        inadequate
                                                                        insufficient
                                                                        wanting
                                                                        requisite
                                                                        called-for
                                                                        justified
                                                                        warranted
                                                                        reasonable
                                                                        justified
                                                                        legitimate
                                                                        lawful
                                                                        lawful
                                                                        legitimate
                                                                        valid
                                                                        rightful
                                                                        proper
                                                                        fitting
                                                                        suitable
                                                                        appropriate
                                                                        apt
                                                                        pertinent
                                                                        relevant
                                                                        useful
                                                                        beneficial
                                                                        helpful
                                                                        advantageous
                                                                        profitable
                                                                        gainful
                                                                        fruitful
                                                                        productive
                                                                        valuable
                                                                        precious
                                                                        treasured
                                                                        cherished
                                                                        prized
                                                                        esteemed
                                                                        respected
                                                                        honored
                                                                        admired
                                                                        liked
                                                                        loved
                                                                        enjoyed
                                                                        appreciated
                                                                        welcome
                                                                        invited
                                                                        acceptable
                                                                        pleasing
                                                                        gratifying
                                                                        satisfactory
                                                                        sufficient
                                                                        adequate
                                                                        enough
                                                                        ample
                                                                        abundant
                                                                        plentiful
                                                                        copious
                                                                        profuse
                                                                        lavish
                                                                        generous
                                                                        bountiful
                                                                        munificent
                                                                        liberal
                                                                        free
                                                                        unreserved
                                                                        unstinting
                                                                        unsparing
                                                                        unconditional
                                                                        unqualified
                                                                        absolute
                                                                        complete
                                                                        total
                                                                        entire
                                                                        full
                                                                        whole
                                                                        perfect
                                                                        entire
                                                                        intact
                                                                        unbroken
                                                                        unimpaired
                                                                        sound
                                                                        healthy
                                                                        robust
                                                                        strong
                                                                        sturdy
                                                                        stable
                                                                        secure
                                                                        safe
                                                                        protected
                                                                        sheltered
                                                                        shielded
                                                                        guarded
                                                                        defended
                                                                        preserved
                                                                        conserved
                                                                        saved
                                                                        retained
                                                                        kept
                                                                        maintained
                                                                        upheld
                                                                        supported
                                                                        sustained
                                                                        continued
                                                                        prolonged
                                                                        extended
                                                                        expanded
                                                                        increased
                                                                        augmented
                                                                        enhanced
                                                                        strengthened
                                                                        fortified
                                                                        reinforced
                                                                        justified
                                                                        vindicated
                                                                        validated
                                                                        confirmed
                                                                        verified
                                                                        certified
                                                                        authenticated
                                                                        recognized
                                                                        acknowledged
                                                                        accepted
                                                                        approved
                                                                        endorsed
                                                                        sanctioned
                                                                        ratified
                                                                        authorized
                                                                        empowered
                                                                        enabled
                                                                        allowed
                                                                        permitted
                                                                        licensed
                                                                        accredited
                                                                        warranted
                                                                        guaranteed
                                                                        insured
                                                                        secured
                                                                        covered
                                                                        protected
                                                                        defended
                                                                        safeguarded
                                                                        shielded
                                                                        screened
                                                                        sheltered
                                                            
            Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "needful" as (of something) necessary or required, or (of someone) poor or in a state of need.
 - * It can also be defined as something that is needed or wanted, or someone who needs help or support.
 
Usage Examples
- The charity provides needful support to families in poverty.
 - * It is needful that we take action to protect the environment.
 - * The company is looking for needful solutions to the current economic crisis.
 
Antonyms
                                                unnecessary
                                                                        unneeded
                                                                        unwanted
                                                                        undesirable
                                                                        dispensable
                                                                        expendable
                                                                        optional
                                                                        voluntary
                                                                        elective
                                                                        surplus
                                                                        extra
                                                                        excess
                                                                        redundant
                                                                        duplicate
                                                                        superfluous
                                                                        frivolous
                                                                        trivial
                                                                        insignificant
                                                                        inconsequential
                                                                        minor
                                                                        negligible
                                                                        unimportant
                                                                        irrelevant
                                                                        immaterial
                                                                        inconsequent
                                                                        pointless
                                                                        purposeless
                                                                        useless
                                                                        worthless
                                                                        valueless
                                                                        futile
                                                                        abortive
                                                                        fruitless
                                                                        unproductive
                                                                        barren
                                                                        sterile
                                                                        unfruitful
                                                                        useless
                                                                        ineffective
                                                                        ineffectual
                                                                        inefficacious
                                                                        unavailing
                                                                        bootless
                                                                        profitless
                                                                        gainless
                                                                        unbeneficial
                                                                        unhelpful
                                                                        disadvantageous
                                                                        harmful
                                                                        hurtful
                                                                        injurious
                                                                        detrimental
                                                                        damaging
                                                                        destructive
                                                                        calamitous
                                                                        disastrous
                                                                        catastrophic