wanted
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈwɒn.tɪd/ / /ˈwɑn.tɪd/ / /ˈwɑ.nɪd/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English want English -ed English wanted From want + -ed.
- Wished for; desired; sought.
“Wanted: babysitter”
“She was the most wanted speaker at the conference.”
- Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.
“America’s most wanted”
“The police arrested a wanted criminal.”
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English want English -ed English wanted From want + -ed.
- simple past and past participle of want