wanted Definition and Meaning in English (wanted definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Wanted definition: Something that is wanted is desired or needed by someone.

Definitions of Wanted

  1. 1adjective

    Something that is wanted is desired or needed by someone.

  2. 2adjective

    A person who is wanted is being searched for by the police because they are suspected of a crime.

  3. 3verb

    The past tense and past participle form of the verb 'to want', indicating a past desire or need.

Example Sentences

casual

“The most wanted toy for Christmas was sold out everywhere.”

formal

“The police issued a warrant for a wanted criminal.”

casual

“He wanted to go home after a long day.”

Antonyms

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivewant
third person singularwants
present participlewanting
adjectiveunwanted

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wanted postercollocation

A poster displaying the picture and details of a person sought by the police.

much wantedexpression

Greatly desired or needed.

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Wanted definition: Something that is wanted is desired or needed by someone.
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'Wanted' translates to 'wanted' in English. Wanted definition: Something that is wanted is desired or needed by someone.
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