want
Definition
- v. have need of
- v. hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
- v. wish or demand the presence of
- v. be without, lack; be deficient in
Word forms
- Past tense
- wanted
- Third person singular
- wants
- Past participle
- wanted
- Present participle
- wanting
Example sentences
n.
In many parts of the world, people live in want and struggle to find food.
vt.
She wants to learn how to play the guitar.
vi.
After losing his job, he found himself wanting for basic necessities.