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wants

The word “wants” has 1 syllable: wants

It's pronounced as /wɒnts/

What is synonym and antonym for wants?

In the thesaurus, “wants” has 25 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wants along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for wants

  • call for
  • choose
  • chooses
  • crave
  • craves
  • demand
  • desires
  • enjoys
  • faults
  • lacks
  • likes
  • loves
  • need
  • needs
  • pleases
  • prefer
  • require
  • requires
  • shortages
  • shortcomings
  • sins
  • takes
  • weaknesses
  • wish
  • wishes

Antonyms for wants

  • abhors
  • abundances
  • adequacies
  • amplitudes
  • despises
  • detests
  • dislike
  • has
  • hate
  • hates
  • have
  • holds
  • loathes
  • merits
  • not want
  • plenitudes
  • plenties
  • refuses
  • spurn
  • sufficiencies
  • virtues
  • wealths

Meanings of wants

  • noun
    1. A desire, wish, longing.
    2. (often followed by of) Lack, absence.
    3. Poverty.
    4. Something needed or desired; a thing of which the loss is felt.
    5. A depression in coal strata, hollowed out before the subsequent deposition took place.
  • verb
    1. To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.
    2. (in particular) To wish, desire or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.
    3. To desire (to experience desire); to wish.
    4. (usually second person, often future tense) To be advised to do something (compare should, ought).
    5. (now colloquial) To lack and be in need of or require (something, such as a noun or verbal noun).
    6. (now rare) To have occasion for (something requisite or useful); to require or need.
    7. To be lacking or deficient or absent.
    8. To be in a state of destitution; to be needy; to lack.
    9. To lack and be without, to not have (something).
    10. (by extension) To lack and (be able to) do without.

Example Sentences

  • She always prioritizes her own wants over others' needs.
  • His career choice aligns perfectly with his personal wants and ambitions.
  • The company aims to fulfill the diverse wants of its customers through innovative products.
  • Understanding the customer's wants is crucial for effective marketing strategies.
  • As a parent, balancing your child's needs with their wants can be challenging but rewarding.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wants, such as: abhors, abundances, adequacies, amplitudes, call for, choose, chooses.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • wants
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  • work
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