Want meaning

What does “want” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“want” is a noun and verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a state of extreme poverty.

want

a state of extreme poverty
Synonymsprivation deprivation neediness
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”
Synonymslack deficiency
anything that is necessary but lacking
“he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs”
“I tried to supply his wants”
Synonymsneed
a specific feeling of desire
“he got his wish”
“he was above all wishing and desire”
Synonymswish wishing

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University