want

Nouns

• (n) a state of extreme poverty deprivation, neediness, privation,
• (n) the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
  • there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
  • water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
  • for want of a nail the shoe was lost
  deficiency, lack,
• (n) anything that is necessary but lacking
  • he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
  • I tried to supply his wants
  need,
• (n) a specific feeling of desire
  • he got his wish
  • he was above all wishing and desire
  wish, wishing,

Verbs

• (v) feel or have a desire for; want strongly
  • I want to go home now
  • I want my own room
  desire,
• (v) have need of
  • This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
  need, require,
• (v) hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
  • Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
  • Uncle Sam wants you
• (v) wish or demand the presence of
  • I want you here at noon!
• (v) be without, lack; be deficient in
  • want courtesy
  • want the strength to go on living
  • flood victims wanting food and shelter

Synonyms

Words of close approximity