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Overview of verb want

The verb want has 5 senses


  • desire, want -- (feel or have a desire for; want strongly; "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room")

  • want, need, require -- (have need of; "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner")

  • want -- (hunt or look for; want for a particular reason; "Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI"; "Uncle Sam wants you")

  • want -- (wish or demand the presence of; "I want you here at noon!")

  • want -- (be without, lack; be deficient in; "want courtesy"; "want the strength to go on living"; "flood victims wanting food and shelter")


Overview of adj wanted

The adj wanted has 2 senses


  • wanted -- (desired or wished for or sought; "couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"; "a wanted criminal"; "a wanted poster")

  • cherished, precious, treasured, wanted -- (characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted")