Are you trying to hyphenate wants? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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A state of extreme poverty |
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The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable There is a serious lack of insight into the problem Water is the critical deficiency in desert regions For want of a nail the shoe was lost |
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Anything that is necessary but lacking He had sufficient means to meet his simple needs I tried to supply his wants |
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A specific feeling of desire He got his wish He was above all wishing and desire |
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Feel or have a desire for Want strongly I want to go home now I want my own room |
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Have need of This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner |
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Hunt or look for Want for a particular reason Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI Uncle Sam wants you |
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Wish or demand the presence of I want you here at noon! |
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Be without, lack Be deficient in Want courtesy Want the strength to go on living Flood victims wanting food and shelter |