wanted; wanting; wants
Definition of want
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to be needy or destitute
2
: to have or feel need
never wants for friends
3
: to be necessary or needed
4
: to desire to come, go, or be
the cat wants in wants out of the deal
1
: to fail to possess especially in customary or required amount : lack
the answer wanted courtesy
2a
: to have a strong desire for
wanted a chance to rest
b
: to have an inclination to : like
say what you want, he is efficient
3a
: to have need of : require
the motor wants a tune-up
b
: to suffer from the lack of
thousands still want food and shelter
4
: ought
—used with the infinitive you want to be very careful what you say— Claudia Cassidy
5
: to wish or demand the presence of
6
: to hunt or seek in order to apprehend
wanted for murder
want
nounDefinition of want (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of want was in the 13th century
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