want

a state of extreme poverty

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

“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”

anything that is necessary but lacking

“he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs”

“I tried to supply his wants”

a specific feeling of desire

“he got his wish”

“he was above all wishing and desire”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

“I want to go home now”

“I want my own room”

“They want him to write the letter”

have need of

“This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner”

“They want more bread”

“They want him to write the letter”

“They want to move”

hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

“Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI”

“Uncle Sam wants you”

wish or demand the presence of

“I want you here at noon!”

“They want him to write the letter”

be without, lack; be deficient in

“want courtesy”

“want the strength to go on living”

“flood victims wanting food and shelter”