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 wanting
The adj wanting has 2 senses
lacking, absent, missing, wanting -- (nonexistent; "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking")
deficient, lacking, wanting -- (inadequate in amount or degree; "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting")
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