want

(noun) a state of extreme poverty. Synonyms: privation, deprivation, neediness.

(noun) the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable. Synonyms: lack, deficiency. 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."

(noun) anything that is necessary but lacking. Synonyms: need. Examples: "He had sufficient means to meet his simple needs." "I tried to supply his wants."

(noun) a specific feeling of desire. Synonyms: wish, wishing. Examples: "He got his wish." "He was above all wishing and desire."

(verb) feel or have a desire for; want strongly. Synonyms: desire. Examples: "I want to go home now." "I want my own room."

(verb) have need of. Synonyms: need, require. Example: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner."

(verb) hunt or look for; want for a particular reason. Examples: "Your former neighbor is wanted by the fbi." "Uncle sam wants you."

(verb) wish or demand the presence of. Example: "I want you here at noon!."

(verb) be without, lack; be deficient in. Examples: "Want courtesy." "Want the strength to go on living." "Flood victims wanting food and shelter."