Dictionary definition · want
noun
- a state of extreme poverty
- the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable"there is a serious lack of insight into the problem"
- anything that is necessary but lacking"he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs"
- a specific feeling of desire"he got his wish"
verb
- feel or have a desire for; want strongly"I want to go home now"
- have need of"This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
- hunt or look for; want for a particular reason"Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI"
- wish or demand the presence of"I want you here at noon!"
- be without, lack; be deficient in"want courtesy"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).