Collocations with "want"

32 collocations found

really want

Used to express a strong desire for something.

really9.4
want reassurance

To desire comfort or confirmation.

reassurance8.8
always want

to have a continuous desire for something

always8.7
want a divorce

To desire to end a marriage.

divorce8.5
desperately want

to desire something very strongly

desperately8.4
want kids

To desire to have children in the future.

kid8.2
want affection

to desire affection

affection8.0
want proof

To desire to see evidence.

proof7.8
want answer

To desire a reply.

answer7.5
want autonomy

To desire or wish for autonomy.

autonomy7.5
freedom7.5
trouble7.5
want access

to desire to have access

access7.2
want an apology

to desire that someone apologizes to you

apology7.2
want autograph

To desire a famous person's signature.

autograph7.2
want revenge

to have a strong desire to take revenge

revenge7.2
adventure7.1
custody7.0
want promotion

An informal way to express the desire for a higher position.

promotion7.0
want vengeance

To desire revenge.

vengeance7.0
want assurance

To desire a promise.

assurance6.9
want forgiveness

To desire to be forgiven by someone.

forgiveness6.9
want sympathy

to desire sympathy from others

sympathy6.9
want justice

To desire a fair outcome.

justice6.8
want a wee

A common way, especially for children, to express the need to urinate.

wee6.8
want ad

An ad stating that you want to buy or sell something, or find or offer a job.

ad6.5
want clarification

An informal way to say you need an explanation.

clarification6.5
want equality

To desire or wish for a state of equality.

equality6.0
want fun

To desire enjoyment or amusement.

fun6.0