WANT


Meaning of WANT in English

n. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: LACK , need, require

Idioms: be found wanting, fall short, feel the want of

2

Synonyms: DESIRE 1, ||choose, covet, crave, desiderate, wish

Related Words: choose, prefer

Idioms: could do with, have a mind ( or an eye) to

3 to have as a duty or responsibility FF1C; you want to behave yourself FF1E;

Synonyms: must, ought, should

Related Words: become, befit, behoove; need (to)

Idioms: be wise to, had better ( or best)

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.