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wished for; desired

wanted(adj)

desired or wished for or sought

"couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"; "a wanted criminal"; "a wanted poster"

cherished, precious, treasured, wanted(adj)

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

"a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"

the fact or state of being absent

the proverb that begins, "for want of a nail, the shoe was lost"

a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number

there's a notable want of teachers in that rural school district

a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful

those children are in want of some good discipline

the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions

grew up in extreme want

a defect in character

she's well-meaning and kind, but her besetting want is a complete lack of tact

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

I want a new car so badly!

to have as a requirement

that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep

to see fit

do what you want

to wish to have

I want some ice cream for dessert, please

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