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Definitions of want in words

verb with object want in to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new. 1
verb with object want in to wish, need, crave, demand, or desire (often followed by an infinitive): I want to see you. She wants to be notified. 1
verb with object want in to be without or be deficient in: to want judgment; to want knowledge. 1
verb with object want in to fall short by (a specified amount): The sum collected wants but a few dollars of the desired amount. 1
verb with object want in to require or need: The house wants painting. 1
verb without object want in to feel inclined; wish; like (often followed by to): We can stay home if you want. 1

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English wante < Old Norse vanta to lack

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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