wanting

Words with a similar base: wanting

'wanting'

[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

'wanting'

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

Examples:
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner

'wanting'

[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

'wanting'

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

Examples:
I want you here at noon!

'wanting'

[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

'wanting'

[lacking.s.02] as in: nonexistent

Examples:
the thumb is absent
her appetite was lacking

'wanting'

[deficient.s.01] as in: inadequate in amount or degree

Examples:
a deficient education
deficient in common sense
lacking in stamina
tested and found wanting

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