wanted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of wantednext
as in liked

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Relevance

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wanted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of want
1
as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy I want a new car so badly!

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2
as in needed
to have as a requirement that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep

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3
as in wished
to see fit do what you want

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4
as in enjoyed
to wish to have I want some ice cream for dessert, please

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
  1. preferred
  2. required
  3. enjoyed
  4. desirable
Adjective
  • Dr Pepper topped the list for the preferred soda brands in the spring 2025 survey, winning 29% of mentions.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Carney holds a larger 13-point lead over Poilievre as Canadians' preferred choice for prime minister (47.4 percent to 34.3 percent).
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of preferred
Verb
  • Dillingham has preached since the day he was hired in 2022 that an active fan base is required for the Sun Devils to reach their football potential.
    — Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • If a bonus code is required, it should be automatically triggered by tapping the PLAY NOW button next to the offer of your choosing on this page.
    — Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of required
Verb
  • But that was not the case at Leicester last season, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enjoyed a career-best campaign while wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi registered 19 and 18 goal involvements respectively in the Championship.
    — Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Rowdy expectations Illinois enjoyed a home-like atmosphere in Friday’s first-round win, thanks to the many Illini fans who traveled from Champaign and the Chicago area.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • Boeing intentionally gave Barnett inaccurate, poor job reviews and less desirable shifts, according to the lawsuit.
    — CNN, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Still, many high-risk areas remain desirable and often have higher home values.
    — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of desirable
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