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[wɒnt] verb [T] I
1) to feel that you would like to have, keep, or do something
Do you still want these old letters?[/ex]
Liz wants to see the gardens.[/ex]
She wants a ticket to the concert for her birthday.[/ex]
2) to feel that you would like someone to do something, or would like something to happen
I want you to come with me.[/ex]
I'm not sure what he wants from me.[/ex]
3) to ask for someone because you would like to see or speak to them
Mum wants you – she's in the kitchen.[/ex]
You're wanted on the phone.[/ex]
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all sb wants — spoken used for saying that someone's needs or requests are reasonable[/ex]
All I want is the truth.[/ex]
do you want sth? — spoken used for offering something to someone, or for asking them if they would like to do something[/ex]
Do you want a cup of coffee?[/ex]
if you want — spoken 1) used for offering to do something; 2) used for offering to do something[/ex]
I'll make tea if you want.[/ex]

— 3) used for giving permission, or for agreeing with a suggestion that someone has made

'Can I come with you?' 'If you want.'[/ex]
who wants (to do) sth? — used for offering something to a group of people, or for asking if they would like to do something[/ex]
Who wants another glass of wine?[/ex]
II
noun
want [wɒnt]
1) [C/U] formal
a situation in which people do not have basic things such as food or money
2) wants
[plural] things that you want or need
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for want of a better word / phrase / term — used for saying that you cannot think of a more exact way of describing or explaining what you mean[/ex]

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