What is the meaning of wanting?

verb

• Feel or have a desire for; want strongly.
  • usage: "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"
  • synonyms: desire, want
• Have need of.
  • usage: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
  • synonyms: want, need, require
• Hunt or look for; want for a particular reason.
  • usage: "Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI"; "Uncle Sam wants you"
  • synonyms: want
• Wish or demand the presence of.
  • usage: "I want you here at noon"
  • synonyms: want
• Be without, lack; be deficient in.
  • usage: "want courtesy"; "want the strength to go on living"; "flood victims wanting food and shelter"
  • synonyms: want

adjective

• Nonexistent.
  • usage: "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking"
  • synonyms: lacking, absent, missing
• Inadequate in amount or degree.
  • usage: "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting"
  • synonyms: deficient, lacking