1A verb meaning 'to appear to want' or 'to show that one wants (something)', used when someone visibly wants something.
子どもが新しいおもちゃを欲しがっている。
The child seems to want a new toy.
彼女は高価なバッグを欲しがる傾向がある。
She tends to show that she wants expensive bags.
あの学生はいつも注目を欲しがっているようだ。
That student always seems to want attention.