want

Definitions of want in various dictionaries:

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

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).

verb - to have a desire for

WANT - The idea of want can be examined from many perspectives. In secular societies want might be considered similar to the emotion desire, which can be st...