Word Information

Wanting

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Definitions for Wanting

adjective
nonexistent
Synonyms
lacking absent missing
Examples
  1. the thumb is absent
  2. her appetite was lacking
adjective
inadequate in amount or degree
Synonyms
deficient lacking(p) wanting(p)
Examples
  1. a deficient education
  2. deficient in common sense
  3. lacking in stamina
  4. tested and found wanting
verb
feel or have a desire for
Synonyms
desire want
Examples
  1. want strongly
  2. I want to go home now
  3. I want my own room
verb
have need of
Synonyms
want need require
Examples
  1. This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
verb
hunt or look for
Synonyms
want
Examples
  1. want for a particular reason
  2. Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
  3. Uncle Sam wants you
verb
wish or demand the presence of
Synonyms
want
Examples
  1. I want you here at noon!
verb
be without, lack
Synonyms
want
Examples
  1. be deficient in
  2. want courtesy
  3. want the strength to go on living
  4. flood victims wanting food and shelter

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