Glean and Want

Glean

Glean verb - Gather, as of natural products.

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Want and glean are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Want" instead a verb "Glean".

Nearby Words: gleaner, gleaning

Want verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.

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Glean and want are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Glean" instead a verb "Want".

Nearby Words: wanting, wanted

soul	glean soul	want soul
information	glean information	want information

This actually becomes a plot point when Bob and Dave want to conceal their in-game plans from Brian and Sara - Dave actually has to wear a paper bag on his head so they can't glean anything from his expression.

Source: Comic Strip / Knights of the Dinner Table

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