want
want /ˈwɔnt/
noun
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(
)
A state of extreme poverty
(
deprivation
, neediness
, privation
, want
)
a state of extreme poverty
-
()
A specific feeling of desire
(
want
, wishing
, wish
)
a specific feeling of desire
He got his wish
he got his wish
He was above all wishing and desire
he was above all wishing and desire
-
()
Anything that is necessary but lacking
(
want
, need
)
anything that is necessary but lacking
He had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
I tried to supply his wants
I tried to supply his wants
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()
The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
(
want
, deficiency
, lack
)
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
There is a serious lack of insight into the problem
there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
Water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
For want of a nail the shoe was lost
for want of a nail the shoe was lost
verb
-
()
Feel or have a desire for; want strongly
(
desire
, want
)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
I want to go home now
I want to go home now
I want my own room
I want my own room
-
()
Have need of
(
require
, want
, need
)
have need of
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
-
()
Hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
(
want
)
hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
Uncle Sam wants you
Uncle Sam wants you
-
()
Wish or demand the presence of
(
want
)
wish or demand the presence of
I want you here at noon!
I want you here at noon!
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Be without, lack; be deficient in
(
want
)
be without, lack; be deficient in
Want courtesy
want courtesy
Want the strength to go on living
want the strength to go on living
Flood victims wanting food and shelter
flood victims wanting food and shelter
