English Explanatory Dictionary

wanted

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Wished for; desired; sought.
  2. Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of want

Pronunciation

/ˈwɒn.tɪd/ en-gb-wanted.ogg /ˈwɑn.tɪd/ /ˈwɑ.nɪd/ en-us-wanted.ogg

Word forms

wanted more wanted most wanted

Etymology

From want + -ed.

Antonyms

unwanted

Derived words

beckons wanted bid wanted help wanted most wanted not wanted on voyage offer wanted wanted cargo wanted list wanted notice wanted poster
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