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To want something

want

verb

to feel that you would like to have, keep, or do something

wish

verb

to want something to happen although it is unlikely

hope

verb

to want and expect something to happen or be true

look for

to hope to get something that you want or need

long

verb

to want something very much

aspire

verb

to want to achieve something or to be successful, especially in your career

crave

verb

to want something very much and in a way that is very hard to control

lust after

to want something very much

yearn

verb

to want something a lot, especially something that you know you may not be able to have

have your heart set on (doing) something

to decide that you want something very much

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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