Want

verb
wɑnt

Noun

  • anything that is necessary but lacking

    I tried to supply his wants

    Similar:Need
    Type of:RequisiteRequirementNecessary
  • the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

    for want of a nail the shoe was lost

    Similar:DeficiencyLack
    Type of:NeedDemand
  • a state of extreme poverty

    Similar:DeprivationNeedinessPrivation
    Type of:PovertyImpoverishmentPoorness
  • a specific feeling of desire

    Similar:WishWishing
    Type of:Desire

Verb

  • have need of

    This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner

    Similar:NeedRequire
    Type of:Be
  • feel or have a desire for; want strongly

    I want to go home now

    I want my own room

    Similar:Desire
  • be without, lack; be deficient in

    want courtesy

    want the strength to go on living

    flood victims wanting food and shelter

    Type of:MissLack
  • hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

    Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI

    Uncle Sam wants you

    Type of:SearchSeek
  • wish or demand the presence of

    I want you here at noon!

    Type of:Demand

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