wants

'wants'

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

'wants'

[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

'wants'

[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

'wants'

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

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

'wants'

[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

'wants'

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

Examples:
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner

'wants'

[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

'wants'

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

Examples:
I want you here at noon!

'wants'

[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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