wanted

Meanings

• Adjective or Verb

  Desiring or needing something; having a strong desire or need for something.

  - "He is wanted for questioning in the theft case."
  - "The detective followed the trail of the wanted criminal."
  - "The wanted fugitive was eventually captured."
  - "The company issued a wanted ad for a new employee."

• Adjective

  Being sought after, especially by the authorities, for questioning or arrest.

  - "The wanted man was arrested in a raid."
  - "The police released a description of the wanted suspect."
  - "The FBI issued a wanted bulletin for the suspect."

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈwɒntʰɪd]
   
   
   
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2. [ˈwɑntʰɪd]
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unwanted

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Synonyms

set one's heart on , wish , would like , without , in need , need

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wanted
wanting , mounting , haunting , lamenting

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Variants

List of all variants of wanted that leads to same result
want , wanted , wanting , wants , help wanted , want for , wanted for , wanting for , wants for , want in on , wanted in on , wanting in on , wants in on , want out of , wanted out of , wanting out of , wants out of

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Etymology

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The word 'wanted' comes from the Old English word 'wennan,' meaning 'to desire,' and the past participle of 'want,' which means 'to lack.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'wanted' is often used in the context of the Wild West and outlaw culture.

2. In some legal systems, a 'wanted' notice is called a 'warrant'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Desire: A strong feeling of wanting or craving for something.

2. Need: A requirement for something essential to survive or function properly.

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Culture

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The term 'wanted' is often used in the context of law enforcement and criminal justice. It is also used more generally to refer to something that is desired or needed.

How to Memorize "wanted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being sought after by the authorities, or imagine yourself desiring something strongly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wanted' with the idea of something being desired or needed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wanted: Work And Never Give Up Desire' to remember the meaning of the word.

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