1. To express a desire for.
2. To feel or have a desire for; want strongly; SYN. want.

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.

1. To feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of; SYN. wish well.
2. To hope for; have a wish.
3. To invoke upon; SYN. bid.
4. To make or express a wish.
5. To order politely; express a wish for.
6. To prefer or wish to do something; SYN. care, like.