1. To be likely or probable; SYN. have.
2. To be obliged, required, or forced to; SYN. have, have got, need.
ETYM Icel. vanta to be wanting. Related to Want to lack.
(Homonym: wont).
1. To wish or demand the presence of.
2. To have need of; SYN. need, require.
3. To hunt or look for; want for a particular reason:.
4. To be without, lack; be deficient in; SYN. lack.