Want

want /wɑnt, wɔnt/ USA pronunciation v. • to feel a need for (or to); wish or desire; feel inclined; long for: [~ +object ] The baby wants his dinner. [not: be +~-ing* ~ ( +object) +to +verb ] I want to be alone. I want you to leave. • to request the presence of: [~ +object ]The boss wants you; better go right up. • to require: [not: be +~-ing* ~ +verb-ing ]The room wants cleaning. • to have an arrest warrant for, or seek in order to question in connection with a criminal investigation: [not: be +~-ing* ~ +object; usually: be +~-ed ]He is wanted for armed robbery. • to have a need: [no object* often: ~ +for ]His family never wanted for anything. n. • something wanted or needed: [ ]My wants are simple. • deficiency; lack; a state of need: [ ]to be in want of an assistant. • [ ] a state of poverty. want (wont, wônt), USA pronunciation v.t. • to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new. • to wish, need, crave, demand, or desire (often fol. by an infinitive): I want to see you. She wants to be notified. • to be without or be deficient in: to want judgment; to want knowledge. • to fall short by (a specified amount): The sum collected wants but a few dollars of the desired amount. • to require or need: The house wants painting. v.i. • to feel inclined; wish; like (often fol. by to): We can stay home if you want. • to be deficient by the absence of some part or thing, or to feel or have a need (sometimes fol. by for): He did not wan...

WANT in sign language So, you want to learn American Sign Language? Whether it's one's first language or second language, the word "want" is definitely one of the first words to learn. ASL sign for "want" It's good to know how to sign "want" in American Sign Language (ASL). Meaning: To have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for. Pronunciation (sign description): Two-handed "loose-5" held in mid-space, palms up, drawn backward at the same time the handshape of the hands forms into the "claw" shape. Usage: Pretty much anything when you mean "want". Beyond basics You may notice some Deaf signers inflecting "want" to convey a synonym, such as "really want", "want so badly", "wanna?" and such. And, even the opposite Toddler signing "want" Can't imagine a toddler without the word "want" in their core of vocabulary in any language. There were so many video clips that I had to cut down a number of them. The bilingual ASL-speaking toddler "Juli" began to use "want" a lot during the second and third years, like most toddlers. At age 2;1, she wanted to tell me something she wanted and then immediately turned her head around so that she couldn't see me say "no". Notice the one-handed version at age 2;5. Also notice how she used the classifier for the car to describe the direction. At age 2;8, she emphasized when signing "want". At age 3;1, she didn't want to use the baby grocery cart. Rather, she wanted to ride in the regular cart instead. Big girl, ha. Vocabulary Related si...

Verb Do you want more coffee? He wants a bicycle for his birthday. I just wanted a chance to rest. She wanted more time to finish the test. Do you want anything from the store? What do you want for Christmas? You can choose whichever color you want. The motor wants a tune-up. Thousands of poor people still want food and shelter. Tell him that the teacher wants him. Noun His attitude shows a want of proper respect. He is suffering from want of adequate sleep. people who are living in want See More Verb Will whoever steps up in the power vacuum created by Logan's death even want to complete the deal anymore? — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 10 Apr. 2023 For folks who don't want to be bogged down by a big bag, this piece is the one for you. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2023 But that wasn’t the only City Hall story people wanted to talk about that night. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2023 In addition to seeking better residual rates, writers want higher minimum pay rates and better financial security in an industry that is far more likely to order a 10-episode season than the 22-episode season that was standard when broadcasters dominated the medium. — R.j. Rico, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Apr. 2023 With a location across from the beach, your kids may never want to leave. — Tamara Gane, Chron