wanted Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb feel or have a desire for; want strongly
   desire; want.
   
   • I want to go home now
   • I want my own room
2. verb have need of
   need; require; want.
   
   • This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
3. verb hunt or look for; want for a particular reason
   want.
   
   • Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
   • Uncle Sam wants you
4. verb wish or demand the presence of
   want.
   
   • I want you here at noon!
5. verb be without, lack; be deficient in
   want.
   
   • want courtesy
   • want the strength to go on living
   • flood victims wanting food and shelter
6. adjective desired or wished for or sought
   
   • couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy
   • a wanted criminal
   • a wanted poster
7. adjective satellite characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
   cherished; treasured; precious.
   
   • a cherished friend
   • children are precious
   • a treasured heirloom
   • so good to feel wanted

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