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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Want" Definition
noun
A defect of character; a fault.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Pressing need; destitution: lives in want.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Something desired: a person of few wants and needs.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
The condition or quality of lacking something usual or necessary: stayed home for want of anything better to do.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Grave and extreme poverty that deprives one of the necessities of life.
Source: Merriam-Webster
verb-transitive
Informal To be obliged (to do something): You want to be careful on the ice.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To be without; lack. See Synonyms at lack.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To desire (someone to do something): I want you to clean your room.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To desire greatly; wish for: They want to leave. She wants a glass of water. See Synonyms at desire.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To have an inclination toward; like: Say what you want, but be tactful.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-intransitive
To be destitute or needy.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To be disposed; wish: Call me daily if you want.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To have need: wants for nothing.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
phrasal-verb
Want in Slang To desire greatly to enter: The dog wants in.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Want in Slang To wish to join a project, business, or other undertaking.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Want out Slang To desire greatly to leave: The cat wants out.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Want out Slang To wish to leave a project, a business, or other undertaking.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To be needy or destitute.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To have or feel need.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To be necessary or needed.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To desire to come, go, or be.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To fail to possess especially in customary or required amount.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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