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to want for
[phrase form: want]
01
to lack something necessary or desired
Transitive: to want for sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
state verb
regular
inseparable
particle
for
base verb
want
present tense
want for
3rd person singular
wants for
present participle
wanting for
past simple
wanted for
past participle
wanted for
Examples
In their golden years, the couple did n't want for companionship and care.
