Synonyms for

Wants

Verb / wɑ:nts / / wɔ:nts / Another word for wants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have a desire or a need for something.

Synonyms & similar words

want wish privation require need deficiency deprivation desire wishing lack neediness desires craves needs longs yearns hopes aspires seeks fancies hankers covets itches thirsts hungers pines wishes demands requires

Synonyms by register

Formal

desires requires craves longs for

Informal

fancies fancies fancies fancies

Literary

yearns for covets hankers for

Antonyms

needs lacks possesses has requires owns

Common collocations

  • wants to know
  • wants to see
  • wants to buy
  • wants to go
  • wants a lot
  • wants more
  • wants to be

Word family

noun want
verb want
adjective wanted

Usage note

As a verb, 'wants' typically expresses a desire or need for something. It can sometimes imply a lack or deficiency.

Example sentences

  1. He wants to play with his friends.
  2. She wants a piece of cake.
  3. I want to go to the park.
  4. He wants to be a firefighter when he grows up.
  5. She wants to learn how to swim.

Quotes

  • All human beings have three basic desires: to love, to be loved, and to want to be famous. - Daniel Boorstin
  • The best way to get what you want is to be deserving of what you want. - Charlie Munger
  • The biggest challenge in life is being yourself... in a world trying to make you like everyone else. - Unknown

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