1. • noun - a state of extreme poverty
   • noun - the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
   • noun - anything that is necessary but lacking
   • noun - a specific feeling of desire
   • verb - feel or have a desire for
   • verb - have need of
   • verb - hunt or look for
   • verb - wish or demand the presence of
   • verb - be without, lack
2. • To desire greatly; wish for: They want to leave.
   • To be without; lack.
   • To be in need of; require: “‘Your hair wants cutting,’ said the Hatter” (Lewis Carroll).
   • To request the presence or assistance of: You are wanted by your office.
   • To seek with intent to capture: The fugitive is wanted by the police.
   • To have a desire for.
   • To have an inclination toward; like: Say what you want, but be tactful.
   • To have need: wants for nothing.
   • To be destitute or needy.
   • To be disposed; wish: Call me daily if you want.
   • The condition or quality of lacking something usual or necessary: stayed home for want of anything better to do.
   • Pressing need; destitution: lives in want.
   • Something desired: a person of few wants and needs.
   • A defect of character; a fault.
   • To desire greatly to enter: The dog wants in.
   • To wish to join a project, business, or other undertaking.
   • To desire greatly to leave: The cat wants out.
   • When want is followed immediately by an infinitive construction, it does not take for: I want you to go (not want for you).
3. • v - to have a desire for

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