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ant, waant, wamt, wan, wannt, wantt, wwant

Want — synonyms, definition

1. want (Noun)

36 synonyms
aspiration bankruptcy craving dearth defect deficiency deficit demand deprivation desire destitution exigency hope imperfection inadequacy inclination indigence insufficiency lack meagreness • • •
4 definitions

want (Noun) — A state of extreme poverty.

want (Noun) — The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable. ex. "for want of a nail the shoe was lost"

want (Noun) — Anything that is necessary but lacking. ex. "I tried to supply his wants"

want (Noun) — A specific feeling of desire.

14 types of
demand desire essential immiseration immiserisation immiserization impoverishment necessary necessity need poorness poverty requirement requisite
10 types
absence dearth deficit famine mineral deficiency shortage shortness stringency tightness velleity

2. want (Verb)

22 synonyms
call for covet crave demand desire drool fancy hunger hunger for lack languish long for lust miss necessitate need obligate pine require wish • • •
5 definitions

want (Verb) — Have a wish for. ex. "I want my own room" ex. "I want to go home now"

want (Verb) — Have a requirement for. ex. "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"

want (Verb) — Hunt or look for; require for a particular reason. ex. "Your former neighbour is wanted by the FBI" ex. "Uncle Sam wants you"

want (Verb) — Wish or demand the presence of. ex. "I want you here at noon!"

want (Verb) — Be without, lack; be deficient in. ex. "want courtesy" ex. "want the strength to go on living" ex. "flood victims wanting food and shelter"

7 types of
be demand lack look for miss search seek
28 types
ambition begrudge care crave cry envy fancy feel like go for hanker hope hunger itch lech after like long lust lust after miss pant • • •