want for

phrasal verb

Definition of want for

: to be without (someone or something) : to lack (someone or something)

She certainly will never want for friends.

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: to be needy or destitute
: to have or feel need
: to be necessary or needed

: deficiency, lack
: grave and extreme poverty that deprives one of the necessities of life
: something wanted : need, desire

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