1.a state of extreme poverty
2.the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable;
there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
3.anything that is necessary but lacking;
he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
4.a specific feeling of desire;
he got his wish
1.feel or have a desire for; want strongly;
I want to go home now
2.have need of;
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
3.wish or demand the presence of;
I want you here at noon!
4.hunt or look for; want for a particular reason;
Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
5.be without, lack; be deficient in;
want courtesy