want | Definition of want

want

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of want

1 to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

I want a new car so badly!

Synonyms of want

ache (for), covet, crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) [slang], long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for)

Words Related to want

adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in)

admire, appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value

Phrases Synonymous with want

set one's heart on

Near Antonyms of want

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe

decline, refuse, reject, spurn

2 to have as a requirement

that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep

Synonyms of want

bear, challenge, claim, demand, necessitate, need, require, take, warrant

Words Related to want

entail, involve

ask, beg, claim, clamor (for), cry (for)

hurt (for), lack

command, enjoin, exact, insist, press, quest, stipulate

Phrases Synonymous with want

Near Antonyms of want

Antonyms of want

3 to see fit

do what you want

Synonyms of want

choose, like, please, will, wish

Words Related to want

ache (for), covet, crave, desire, die (for), fancy, hanker (for), hunger (for), itch (for), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), yearn (for)

decide, determine, resolve

4 to wish to have

I want some ice cream for dessert, please

Synonyms of want

care (for), like

Words Related to want

adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), love, relish, revel (in), welcome

covet, crave, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), wish (for), yearn (for)

Phrases Synonymous with want