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Debpriya De Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Use of need

"I need you to be happy."

Which of the following is the meaning of this sentence ?
1. I need you in order to be happy.
2. I want you to be happy.
  

Top answer

Either one. Context will tell you.

— BarbaraPA

  • Either one.
  • Context will tell you.
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2 Answers
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Either one.

Context will tell you.
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It's ambiguous. It could mean #1, or it could mean something a bit stronger than #2 (just as "need" is stronger than "want").
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