want

have need of

“This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner”

anything that is necessary but lacking

“I tried to supply his wants”

a state of extreme poverty

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

“for want of a nail the shoe was lost”

a specific feeling of desire

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

“I want to go home now”

be without, lack; be deficient in

“want courtesy”

hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

“Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI”

wish or demand the presence of

“I want you here at noon!”