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require vs want

want vs require

require is not a noun while want is a noun.

require and want both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
require No No Yes No
want Yes No Yes No
As verbs, require and want are synonyms defined as:
  • require and want: have need of
Other synonyms of require include need.
require (noun) want (noun)
a specific feeling of desire
anything that is necessary but lacking
a state of extreme poverty
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
require (verb) want (verb)
make someone do something wish or demand the presence of
consider obligatory; request and expect have need of
have need of hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
require as useful, just, or proper feel or have a desire for; want strongly
be without, lack; be deficient in
Difference between require and want

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