want
Usage
What are other ways to say want?
The verb want, usually colloquial in use, suggests a feeling of lack or need that imperatively demands fulfillment: People all over the world want peace. Wish implies the feeling of an impulse toward attainment or possession of something; the strength of the feeling may be of greater or lesser intensity: I wish I could go home. Desire, a more formal verb, suggests a strong wish: They desire liberation.
Example Sentences
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There is also a fenced garden in the backyard, ideal for those who want to grow fruit or vegetables.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
In an all-staff meeting that month, Cakarel described Sequoia as “thoughtful people who want to help us grow without compromising our values,” according to a recording obtained by The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It also tells us we want to keep improving and playing at that level next season.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
"They have their own considerations, they do not want to be dragged into this conflict" publicly, the second source told AFP, in a nod to Beijing's strong behind-the-scenes role.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
“Which of those giant stuffed things do you want this year?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
