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want
A state of extreme poverty
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noun
A state of extreme poverty
noun
The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
“There is a serious lack of insight into the problem”
noun
Anything that is necessary but lacking
“He had sufficient means to meet his simple needs”
noun
A specific feeling of desire
“He got his wish”
verb
Feel or have a desire for; want strongly
“I want to go home now”
verb
Have need of
“This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner”
verb
Hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
“Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI”
verb
Wish or demand the presence of
“I want you here at noon!”
verb
Be without, lack; be deficient in
“Want courtesy”
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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
He had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
I tried to supply his wants
He got his wish
He was above all wishing and desire
I want to go home now
I want my own room
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
Uncle Sam wants you
I want you here at noon!
Want courtesy
Want the strength to go on living
Flood victims wanting food and shelter
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