knead vs. need
knead
(to press and stretch the dough repeatedly with your hands)
- Knead the dough for ten minutes.
- Knead the mixture well until it is smooth.
(to massage)
- She gently kneaded his shoulder muscles to ease the stiffness.
need
(to require because it’s essential or very important)
- I need more information.
- They need help.
- We need you here.