Meeting a need

The idea

Use meet a need for providing what is required; meet the needs of identifies who needs it.

Examples

• The new bus route meets a local need.
• This shelter meets an urgent need for warmth.
• The library meets the needs of young readers.
• The ramp met an accessibility need at the museum.
• Volunteers meet the growing need for meals.
• The new schedule will meet a need for flexibility.

Watch out

Avoid make a need for satisfying one; say meet a need.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the missing word. The clinic can ___ a need for care. (meet / meets)

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   meet

   meet follows the modal in its base form.

2. Choose the missing word. The service ___ a need last winter. (met / meets)

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   met

   met puts the service in the past.

3. Choose the missing word. The programme meets the needs ___ families. (of / at)

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   of

   of introduces the families whose needs are met.

Use it today

Describe a service that meets a need in your community.