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1.
a state of extreme poverty
2.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
for want of a nail the shoe was lost
3.
anything that is necessary but lacking
I tried to supply his wants
4.
a specific feeling of desire
'want' - used as a verb
5.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
I want to go home now
I want my own room
6.
have need of
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
7.
wish or demand the presence of
I want you here at noon!
8.
hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
Uncle Sam wants you
9.
be without, lack; be deficient in
want courtesy
want the strength to go on living
flood victims wanting food and shelter
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derived forms
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1. Want / Plural
wants
2. Want / Past
wanted
3. Want / Third Person
wants
4. Want / Present Participle
wanting
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