Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)lack, deficiency, wantthe state of needing something that is absent or unavailable“there is a serious lack of insight into the problem”,
“water is the critical deficiency in desert regions”,
“for want of a nail the shoe was lost” (n)need, wantanything that is necessary but lacking“he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs”,
“I tried to supply his wants” (n)wish, wishing, wanta specific feeling of desire“he got his wish”,
“he was above all wishing and desire” Verbs
(v)desire, wantfeel or have a desire for; want strongly“I want to go home now”,
“I want my own room” (v)want, need, requirehave need of“This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner” (v)wanthunt or look for; want for a particular reason“Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI”,
“Uncle Sam wants you” (v)wantwish or demand the presence of“I want you here at noon!” (v)wantbe without, lack; be deficient in“want courtesy”,
“want the strength to go on living”,
“flood victims wanting food and shelter”