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want

/wɑnt/

Synonyms of want Antonyms of want Examples of want Usage of want Parts of want Definition that contains want Words sounding like want Explanation of want

verb
have need of
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"This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"

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need require

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be
noun
anything that is necessary but lacking
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"I tried to supply his wants"

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need

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requisite requirement necessary necessity essential
noun
a state of extreme poverty
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deprivation neediness privation

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poverty impoverishment poorness
noun
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
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"for want of a nail the shoe was lost"

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deficiency lack

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need demand
noun
a specific feeling of desire
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wish wishing

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desire
verb
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
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"I want to go home now" "I want my own room"

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desire
verb
be without, lack; be deficient in
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"want courtesy" "want the strength to go on living" "flood victims wanting food and shelter"

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miss lack
verb
hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
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"Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI" "Uncle Sam wants you"

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search look for seek
verb
wish or demand the presence of
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"I want you here at noon!"

type of:
demand

Examples of want

"This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
"I tried to supply his wants"
"for want of a nail the shoe was lost"
"I want to go home now"
"I want my own room"
"want courtesy"
"want the strength to go on living"
"flood victims wanting food and shelter"
"Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI"
"Uncle Sam wants you"
"I want you here at noon!"