want
Translation
to want, to wish for, to desire
Examples
I want some water.
I want some water.
She wants to leave now.
She wants to leave now.
He wants you to help him.
He wants you to help him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to desire or wish for (sth.) I want some water.
((to-inf)) to have a desire to do (sth.) She wants to leave now.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to desire (sb.) to do (sth.) He wants you to help him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: desire, wish, need; Antonyms: dislike, hate
Etymology
From Old Norse 'vanta', meaning 'to lack'. If you lack something, you want it.
Memory Tips
Picture a child pointing at a toy and saying, 'I want it!'. It's one of the first and most basic desires we express.