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wants

/wɒnts/ /wɑnts/

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noun

A desire, wish, longing.

Examples :

"His basic wants are simple: food, shelter, and a good book. "

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(often followed by of) Lack, absence.

Examples :

"The team's victory was marred by the wants of necessary equipment, making the celebration less enthusiastic. "

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Examples :

"After the factory closed, the family's life was filled with wants - they struggled to afford food and clothing. "

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Something needed or desired; a thing of which the loss is felt.

Examples :

"The children's wants often outstrip their parents' budget, especially during the holidays. "

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noun

A depression in coal strata, hollowed out before the subsequent deposition took place.

Examples :

"The geologist pointed out the wants in the exposed coal seam, explaining that these ancient depressions had been filled with sediment long ago. "

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verb

To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.

Examples :

"What do you want to eat? I want you to leave. I never wanted to go back to live with my mother."

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(in particular) To wish, desire or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.

Examples :

"Danish police want him for embezzlement."

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To desire (to experience desire); to wish.

Examples :

"You can leave if you want."

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(usually second person, often future tense) To be advised to do something (compare should, ought).

Examples :

"You’ll want to repeat this three or four times to get the best result."

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(now colloquial) To lack and be in need of or require (something, such as a noun or verbal noun).

Examples :

"That chair wants fixing."

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(now rare) To have occasion for (something requisite or useful); to require or need.

Examples :

"The old clock wants cleaning; it hasn't worked properly in years. "

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To be lacking or deficient or absent.

Examples :

"There was something wanting in the play."

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To be in a state of destitution; to be needy; to lack.

Examples :

"The paupers desperately want."

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To lack and be without, to not have (something).

Examples :

"She wanted anything she needed."

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(by extension) To lack and (be able to) do without.

Examples :

"Even though she wants for nothing—food, clothes, shelter—she still isn't happy. "

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