2. (noun)lack, deficiency, want the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
"there is a serious lack of insight into the problem"; "water is the critical deficiency in desert regions"; "for want of a nail the shoe was lost"
3. (noun)need, want anything that is necessary but lacking
"he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs"; "I tried to supply his wants"
4. (noun)wish, wishing, want a specificfeeling of desire "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
5. (verb)desire, want feel or have a desire for; want strongly
"I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"
6. (verb)want, need, require haveneed of
"This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
7. (verb)want hunt or look for; want for a particularreason "Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI"; "Uncle Sam wants you"
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