wants
n. countablen. the things you would like to have but do not strictly need to survive. You use this word to talk about desires rather than basic needs like food or water.
n. desires or requirements for things that are not essential for survival. Often used in plural form to contrast with 'needs' in economic or psychological contexts.
She has many wants but very few needs.
The financial advisor helped the couple distinguish between their basic living expenses and their personal wants.
A sophisticated marketing strategy often focuses on transforming consumer wants into perceived needs through emotional storytelling and brand identification.
Almost always used in the plural form when referring to desires or economic demands.
The child has many wantThe child has many wantsWhen used as a noun to mean desires, it is a countable noun and usually requires the plural form in this context.