want Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- long-for-
- like
- hunger-for-
- yearn-for-
- wish-for-
- lust-for-or-after-
- salivate-for-
- die-for-
- thirst-for-
- pine-for-
- itch-for-
- enjoy
- sigh-for-
- prefer
- love
- covet
Weak:
want Meaning
want (n)
a state of extreme poverty
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
anything that is necessary but lacking
a specific feeling of desire
want (v)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
have need of
hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
wish or demand the presence of
be without, lack; be deficient in
want (v. i.)
The state of not having; the condition of being without anything; absence or scarcity of what is needed or desired; deficiency; lack; as, a want of power or knowledge for any purpose; want of food and clothing.
Specifically, absence or lack of necessaries; destitution; poverty; penury; indigence; need.
That which is needed or desired; a thing of which the loss is felt; what is not possessed, and is necessary for use or pleasure.
A depression in coal strata, hollowed out before the subsequent deposition took place.
To be absent; to be deficient or lacking; to fail; not to be sufficient; to fall or come short; to lack; -- often used impersonally with of; as, it wants ten minutes of four.
To be in a state of destitution; to be needy; to lack.
want (v. t.)
To be without; to be destitute of, or deficient in; not to have; to lack; as, to want knowledge; to want judgment; to want learning; to want food and clothing.
To have occasion for, as useful, proper, or requisite; to require; to need; as, in winter we want a fire; in summer we want cooling breezes.
To feel need of; to wish or long for; to desire; to crave.
want Sentence Examples
- I want a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese.
- She wants to go to the movies tonight, but I want to stay home.
- The dog wants to play fetch, but I'm too tired.
- I really want to travel to Japan someday.
- They want to get married next summer.
- I don't want to go to work today.
- The child wants a new toy for his birthday.
- I want to learn how to play the piano.
- She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
- I want a slice of that delicious-looking cake.
FAQs About the word want
a state of extreme poverty, the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable, anything that is necessary but lacking, a specific feeling of desire,
desire,crave, long (for), like, hunger (for), yearn (for), wish (for), lust (for or after), salivate (for), die (for)
refuse, hate, refuse, loathe, abhor, detest, despise, loathe,hate, abhor
I want a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese.
She wants to go to the movies tonight, but I want to stay home.
The dog wants to play fetch, but I'm too tired.
I really want to travel to Japan someday.
