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What is another word for Want? – 167 Want Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    desire wish need require crave long yearn hunger thirst aspire aim seek pursue crave covet lust hanker fancy like love adore cherish prefer choose elect will intend mean plan expect hope wish dream aspire goal object target ambition intention purpose requirement necessity necessity obligation duty must should ought.

    Meaning of Want

    The primary meaning of the word "want" is to feel a lack or absence of something and wish for it to be present.

    Definitions

    • To feel a lack or absence of something and wish for it to be present
    • To be without something and wish for it to be present
    • To have a strong desire for something
    • To wish for something to happen or be the case

    Etymology of Want

    The word "want" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where it was spelled "wanton" and meant "to be lacking" or "to be deficient"
    The word has evolved over time, influenced by Old Norse and Middle English, and has taken on various meanings related to desire, need, and lack

    Example Uses

    • I want to go to the beach this weekend
    • She wants to be a doctor when she grows up
    • They want to travel the world and experience new cultures
    • He wants to learn how to play the guitar

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    dislike hate despise abhor detest loathe disdain scorn reject refuse decline deny dismiss spurn shun avoid neglect ignore overlook dislike discontent dissatisfaction displeasure disapproval dislike distaste disgust.

    Related Nouns

    desire wish need requirement necessity obligation duty must should ought intention purpose goal object target ambition intention plan expectation hope dream aspiration longing yearning craving hunger thirst.

    Related Verbs

    desire wish need require crave long yearn hunger thirst aspire aim seek pursue crave covet lust hanker fancy like love adore cherish prefer choose elect will intend mean plan expect hope wish dream aspire.

    Related Adjectives

    desirable wished needed required necessary obligatory dutiful must should ought intentional purposeful goal-oriented ambitious aspirational longing yearning craving hungry thirsty desirous wishful hopeful dreamy fanciful likable lovable adorable cherishable preferable choosy.