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want for nothing want for nothingTo be in no great need of anything; to not lack anything, whether a necessity or a comfort. We weren't rich or anything growing up, but we were happy, healthy, and wanted for nothing. I always figured someone earning that much money would want for nothing, but I guess there are some things money can't buy.See also: nothing, wantwant for nothingFig. not to lack anything; to have everything one needs or desires. The Smiths don't have much money, but their children seem to want for nothing. Lisa's husband spoils her. She wants for nothing.See also: nothing, wantwant for nothingNot lack any necessities or comforts, as in He saw to it that his mother wanted for nothing. This term uses want in the sense of "lack." "Mid-1600s" See also: nothing, wantwant for ˈnothing have everything you need or want: They both earn good salaries so their children want for nothing.See also: nothing, want |