To lack
Example: They lack resources for expansion
Definition
"To lack" means to be without or not have enough of something that is needed or desired. For example, saying "They lack resources for expansion" indicates that they do not have sufficient resources to grow or develop.
Etymology
The phrase "to lack" comes from the Old Norse word 'laka', which means 'to be weak or cease.' Over time, it evolved in English to mean the absence or deficiency of something. Did you know that "to lack" shares roots with words related to weakness or decline?
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"To lack" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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