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.

The earliest known use of the verb want is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for want is from around 1175, in Ormulum.

​wanting (in something) not having enough of something synonym lacking. The students were certainly not wanting in enthusiasm. Want to learn more? · ​wanting (in ...

(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.

wanting (in/for something) not having enough of something synonym lacking The students were certainly not wanting in enthusiasm. Definitions on the go. Look up ...