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☕want

verb
/wɒnt/
wangle wanting
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Meaning

To desire to have or do something.
to have a desire for; to wish for something
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

Example Sentences

I want a cup of coffee before the meeting.

I want to learn a new language this year.

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

Example Expressions

for want of

Synonyms

desire, wish, crave, need, long-for, lack, shortage, deficiency
Entry 1
desire, wish, crave, need, long-for
Entry 2
desire, wish, need, crave
Entry 3
lack, need, shortage, deficiency

Antonyms

dislike, refuse, reject, avoid, abundance, plenty, surplus, excess
Entry 1
dislike, refuse, reject
Entry 2
reject, refuse, dislike, avoid
Entry 3
abundance, plenty, surplus, excess

Collocations

want something, want to do, want badly, really want, want more, want less, want desperately, want of money, want of food, for want of
Entry 1
want something, want to do, want badly
Entry 2
want badly, really want, want more, want less, want desperately, want something
Entry 3
want of money, want of food, for want of

More Example Sentences

What stream do you want to go for?

What college do you want to study in?

What university do you want to go to?

What field of study do you want to go for?

Do you want to go for a group study today?

Do you want to go to the club event today?

What university do you want to get admitted in?

What subject do you want to study in university?

What subject do you want to pursue in university?

I study English because I want to improve my English skill.

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