Want – Synonyms

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The word β€œwant” can be used as a noun and a verb, and expresses a desire or need for something.

Another word for β€œwant” is lack or need. However, more synonyms will be listed in this article.

β€œWant” – General synonyms

The following illustrates other words for β€œwant” that may be used in everyday conversation as well as in academic writing.

  • Aim
  • Aspire
  • Covet
  • Crave
  • Desire
  • Hunger
  • Long
  • Need
  • Seek
  • Yearn

β€œWant” synonyms in the sense of wish for

Synonyms of the word β€œwant” in the sense of wish for are:

  • Covet
  • Crave
  • Desire
  • Fancy
  • Hope for
  • Hunger for
  • Long for
  • Pine for
  • Thirst for
  • Wish for
  • Yearn for

β€œWant” synonyms in the sense of feel like

Synonyms of the word β€œwant” in the sense of feel like are:

  • Desire
  • Fancy
  • Feel inclined to
  • Feel like
  • Feel the need for
  • Feel up to

β€œWant” synonyms in the sense of need

Synonyms of the word β€œwant” in the sense of need are:

  • Call for
  • Demand
  • Have need of
  • Need
  • Require
  • Stand in need of

β€œWant” synonyms in the sense of should

Synonyms of the word β€œwant” in the sense of should are:

  • Must
  • Need
  • Ought
  • Should

β€œWant” synonyms in the sense of desire

Synonyms of the word β€œwant” in the sense of desire are:

  • Must
  • Need
  • Ought
  • Should

β€œWant” synonyms in the sense of love

Synonyms of the word β€œwant” in the sense love are:

  • Adore
  • Cherish
  • Dore on
  • Hold dear
  • Love
  • Prize
  • Treasure

β€œWant” synonyms in the sense of lack

Synonyms of the word β€œwant” in the sense of lack are:

  • Be deficient in
  • Be short of
  • Be without
  • Fall short in
  • Lack
  • Miss
  • Need
  • Require
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β€œWant” – Synonyms used in academic writing

In an academic context, the word β€œwant” is used to describe needs or a lack of something. For example, it can be about a particular person wanting a career in a certain field.

However, more synonyms for β€œwant” used in academic writing will be shown below.

Are you looking for suitable synonyms for β€œwant” for your academic paper? Have a look at the table below with the top suggestions from our BachelorPrint-Team.

β€œWant” Synonyms Examples
Desire People who want to be successful in college have to…
People who desire to be successful in college have to…
Aim Government officials want to address the issue of…
Government officials aim to address the issue of…
Aspire Many students want to pursue a degree in…
Many students aspire to pursue a degree in…
Lack Wanting to fill in the gaps, provides a certain motivation.
The lack of parts to fill in the gaps, provides a certain motivation.
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