want
verb (used with object)
to feel a need or a desire for; wish for.
wanter
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a word derived from
want.
Example Sentences
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Madeline—who certainly is a wanter, and probably knows it—gets defensive.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2019
When she says, “I’m a wanter myself. I want my son back” she isn’t just making any old gesture: she’s reaching for where the tears usually are.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2019
What I wanter see interdooced 'ere is Tereenial Porliments.
From Puppets at Large Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show by Anstey, F.
But the more resolute tone was resumed as she turned again to the phaeton, and demanded: “I wanter know wha’ yo’s been.
From Three Little Women A Story for Girls by Jackson, Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie)
“That’s what we wanter know, ’cause Dil wants to go an’ take me.
From In Wild Rose Time by Douglas, Amanda M.
