wish to have a desire or a wish for something/somebody I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. Notice that you cannot say 'want that...': I want that you ...

want · ​[countable, usually plural] something that you need or want. She spent her life pandering to the wants of her children. · ​[uncountable, singular] want of ...

wish; 1[transitive] to have a desire or a wish for something want something Do you want some more tea? She has always wanted a large family.

(formal) something you need [countable, usually plural] something that you need or want She spent her life pandering to the wants of her children.

There are 48 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb want, 17 of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

wanting · ​wanting (in something) not having enough of something synonym lacking. The students were certainly not wanting in enthusiasm. Definitions on the go.

(formal) to lack something that you really need. He made sure that his children will want for nothing (= will have everything they need).

to hope to get something from a particular experience or person I had to discover what I really wanted out of life. What do you want from me?

phrasal verb. want in/out. ​(informal, especially North American English) to want to come in or out of a place. The dog wants in.

(formal) wanting (in/for something) not having enough of something synonym lacking The students were certainly not wanting in enthusiasm.