have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for

I want an apple

we want to go to the beach

she wanted me to leave

I'll give you a lift into town if you want

should or need to do something

you don't want to believe everything you hear

lack something desirable or essential

you shall want for nothing while you are with me

a lack or deficiency of something

Victorian houses which are in want of repair

for want of a better location we ate our picnic in the cemetery

a desire for something

the expression of our wants and desires