wanted

Definition of Wanted in English :

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Adjective

1. wanted

desired or wished for or sought

Example Sentences:
'couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy'
'a wanted criminal'
'a wanted poster'

2. cherished, precious, treasured, wanted

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

Example Sentences:
'a cherished friend'
'children are precious'
'a treasured heirloom'
'so good to feel wanted'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Wanted

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adjective

being searched for by the police in connection with a crime that has been committed

Wanted

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v. want·ed, want·ing, wants

v.tr.

1.

a. To have a strong feeling to have (something); wish (to possess or do something); desire greatly: She wants a glass of water. They want to leave. See Synonyms at desire.

b. To desire (someone to do something): I want you to clean your room.

2.

a. To request the presence or assistance of: You are wanted by your office.

b. To seek with intent to capture: The fugitive is wanted by the police.

3. To have an inclination toward; like: Say what you want, but be tactful.

4. Informal To be obliged (to do something): You want to be careful on the ice.

5. To be in need of; require: "'Your hair wants cutting,' said the Hatter" (Lewis Carroll).

6. To be without; lack.

v.intr.

To be inclined or desirous; wish: Call me daily if you want.

n.

1. The condition or quality of lacking something usual or necessary: stayed home for want of anything better to do.

2. Pressing need; destitution: lives in want.

3. Something desired: a person of few wants and needs.

4. A defect of character; a fault.

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