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Pressing need; destitution: lives in want.
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Something desired: a person of few wants and needs.
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The condition or quality of lacking something usual or necessary: stayed home for want of anything better to do.
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Grave and extreme poverty that deprives one of the necessities of life.
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verb-transitive
Informal To be obliged (to do something): You want to be careful on the ice.
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To be without; lack. See Synonyms at lack.
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To desire (someone to do something): I want you to clean your room.
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To desire greatly; wish for: They want to leave. She wants a glass of water. See Synonyms at desire.
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To have an inclination toward; like: Say what you want, but be tactful.
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verb-intransitive
To be destitute or needy.
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To be disposed; wish: Call me daily if you want.
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To have need: wants for nothing.
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phrasal-verb
Want in Slang To desire greatly to enter: The dog wants in.
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Want in Slang To wish to join a project, business, or other undertaking.
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Want out Slang To desire greatly to leave: The cat wants out.
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Want out Slang To wish to leave a project, a business, or other undertaking.
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verb
To be needy or destitute.
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To have or feel need.
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To be necessary or needed.
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To desire to come, go, or be.
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To fail to possess especially in customary or required amount.
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