Want - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |wɑːnt|  American pronunciation of the word want
Brit.  |wɒnt|  British pronunciation of the word want

noun

- a state of extreme poverty (syn: deprivation, privation)
- the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable (syn: deficiency, lack)
for want of a nail the shoe was lost
- anything that is necessary but lacking (syn: need)
I tried to supply his wants
- a specific feeling of desire (syn: wish)

verb

- feel or have a desire for; want strongly (syn: desire)
I want to go home now
I want my own room
- have need of (syn: need, require)
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
- 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
flood victims wanting food and shelter

Extra examples

Do you want more coffee?

He wants a bicycle for his birthday.

I just wanted a chance to rest.

She wanted more time to finish the test.

Do you want anything from the store?

What do you want for Christmas?

You can choose whichever color you want.

The motor wants a tune-up.

Thousands of poor people still want food and shelter.

Tell him that the teacher wants him.

His attitude shows a want of proper respect.

He is suffering from want of adequate sleep.

People who are living in want

A man is in extreme want of food or clothing.

I want you to be a good boy.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: want
he/she/it: wants
present participle: wanting
past tense: wanted
past participle: wanted
noun
singular: want
plural: wants
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