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

adjective

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