To want
Example: I want a new phone for my birthday
Definition
"To want" means to desire or wish for something, often expressing a need or preference. For example, when someone says, 'I want a new phone for my birthday,' they are indicating a specific desire to receive that item.
Etymology
The verb "to want" originates from Old English "wantian," meaning 'to lack or be without.' Over time, its meaning shifted from indicating a lack to expressing desire or wish. Did you know? The word is related to the Old Norse "vanta," which also means 'to be lacking.'
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"To want" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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