Meaning & Definition of Want in English

1. A state of extreme poverty

2. 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"

• "For want of a nail the shoe was lost"

3. Anything that is necessary but lacking

• "He had sufficient means to meet his simple needs"

• "I tried to supply his wants"

4. A specific feeling of desire

• "He got his wish"

• "He was above all wishing and desire"

1. Feel or have a desire for

• Want strongly

• "I want to go home now"

• "I want my own room"

2. Have need of

• "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"

3. Hunt or look for

• Want for a particular reason

• "Your former neighbor is wanted by the fbi"

• "Uncle sam wants you"

4. Wish or demand the presence of

• "I want you here at noon!"

5. Be without, lack

• Be deficient in

• "Want courtesy"

• "Want the strength to go on living"

• "Flood victims wanting food and shelter"