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Word: Want
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: the noun from Old Norse vant, neuter of vanr ‘lacking’; the verb from Old Norse vanta ‘be lacking’. The original notion of ‘lack’ was early extended to ‘need’ and from this developed the sense ‘desire’
wɒnt
have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for
Short Definition:have desire to possess or do
Examples:- I want an apple
- we want to go to the beach
- she wanted me to leave
- I'll give you a lift into town if you want
should or need to do something
Short Definition:should or need to do something
Examples:- you don't want to believe everything you hear
lack something desirable or essential
Short Definition:lack something desirable or essential
Examples:- you shall want for nothing while you are with me
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