Dictionary

A desire, wish, longing.

(often followed by of) Lack, absence.

Poverty.

Something needed or desired; a thing of which the loss is felt.

To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.

Example: What do you want to eat?  I want you to leave.  I never wanted to go back to live with my mother.

(in particular) To wish, desire or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.

Example: Danish police want him for embezzlement.

To desire (to experience desire); to wish.

Example: You can leave if you want.

(usually second person, often future tense) To be advised to do something (compare should, ought).

Example: You’ll want to repeat this three or four times to get the best result.