want: significato e definizioni

To desire greatly; wish for: They want to leave. She wants a glass of water. See Synonyms at desire.

To desire (someone to do something): I want you to clean your room.

To request the presence or assistance of: You are wanted by your office.

To seek with intent to capture: The fugitive is wanted by the police.

To have an inclination toward; like: Say what you want, but be tactful.

Informal To be obliged (to do something): You want to be careful on the ice.

To be without; lack. See Synonyms at lack.

To be in need of; require: "'Your hair wants cutting,' said the Hatter” ( Lewis Carroll).

To have need: wants for nothing.

To be destitute or needy.

To be disposed; wish: Call me daily if you want.

The condition or quality of lacking something usual or necessary: stayed home for want of anything better to do.

Pressing need; destitution: lives in want.

Something desired: a person of few wants and needs.

A defect of character; a fault.

want in Slang To desire greatly to enter: The dog wants in.

want in Slang To wish to join a project, business, or other undertaking.

want out Slang To desire greatly to leave: The cat wants out.

want out Slang To wish to leave a project, a business, or other undertaking.