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wants
verb(want)
have need of
Synonyms: need, require,
Examples:
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner.
wants
noun(want)
anything that is necessary but lacking
Synonyms: need,
Examples:
I tried to supply his wants.
wants
noun(want)
a state of extreme poverty
wants
noun(want)
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Synonyms: deficiency, lack,
Examples:
For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
wants
noun(want)
a specific feeling of desire
Synonyms: wish, wishing,
wants
verb(want)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Synonyms: desire,
Examples:
I want to go home now.
I want my own room.
wants
verb(want)
be without, lack; be deficient in
Examples:
Want courtesy.
Want the strength to go on living.
Flood victims wanting food and shelter.
wants
verb(want)
hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
Examples:
Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI.
Uncle Sam wants you.
wants
verb(want)
wish or demand the presence of
Examples:
I want you here at noon!.

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