Definition of wanted Wanted

/wษ‘หˆntสŒd/ - [wantud] -

We found 6 definitions of wanted from 4 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

wanted - desired or wished for or sought; "couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"; "a wanted criminal"; "a wanted poster"
  unwanted not wanted; not needed; "tried to give away unwanted kittens"
  desirable worth having or seeking or achieving; "a desirable job"; "computer with many desirable features"; "a desirable outcome"
  loved held dear; "his loved companion of many years"
  welcome giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted; "a welcome relief"; "a welcome guest"; "made the children feel welcome"; "you are welcome to join us"
  craved, desired wanted intensely; "the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies"; "it produced the desired effect"
  hot marked by excited activity; "a hot week on the stock market"
  longed-for, wished-for, yearned-for greatly desired
wanted - characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"
  cherished, precious, treasured
  loved held dear; "his loved companion of many years"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • wanted (Adjective)
    wished for; desired; sought.
  • wanted (Adjective)
    Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary ๐Ÿ“˜

  • wanted (imp. & p. p.)
    of Want

Part of speech

๐Ÿ”ค
  • wanted, verb, past participle of want (infinitive).
  • wanted, verb, past simple of want (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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