Words with a similar base: want

'want'
[privation.n.01] as in: a state of extreme poverty



'want'
[lack.n.01] as in: the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable


Examples:
there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
for want of a nail the shoe was lost



'want'
[need.n.02] as in: anything that is necessary but lacking


Examples:
he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
I tried to supply his wants



'want'
[wish.n.01] as in: a specific feeling of desire


Examples:
he got his wish
he was above all wishing and desire



'want'
[desire.v.01] as in: feel or have a desire for; want strongly


Examples:
I want to go home now
I want my own room



'want'
[want.v.02] as in: have need of


Examples:
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner



'want'
[want.v.03] as in: hunt or look for; want for a particular reason


Examples:
Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
Uncle Sam wants you


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'want'
[want.v.04] as in: wish or demand the presence of


Examples:
I want you here at noon!


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'want'
[want.v.05] as in: be without, lack; be deficient in


Examples:
want courtesy
want the strength to go on living
flood victims wanting food and shelter


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want (English)
└── wanten (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── vanta (Old Norse)


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