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WANTED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)
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There are 12 meanings of the word Wanted.

How to pronounce wanted:

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Wanted - as an adjective

Desired or wished for or sought

Example: "Couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unwanted12

Wanted - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

Example: "A cherished friend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cherished18precious12treasured10

Wanted - as a verb

To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.

Example: "What do you want to eat?  i want you to leave.  i never wanted to go back to live with my mother."

(in particular) to wish, desire or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.

Example: "Danish police want him for embezzlement."

To desire (to experience desire); to wish.

Example: "You can leave if you want."

(usually second person, often future tense) to be advised to do something (compare should, ought).

Example: "You’ll want to repeat this three or four times to get the best result."

(now colloquial) to lack and be in need of or require (something, such as a noun or verbal noun).

Example: "That chair wants fixing."

(now rare) to have occasion for (something requisite or useful); to require or need.

To be lacking or deficient or absent.

Example: "There was something wanting in the play."

To be in a state of destitution; to be needy; to lack.

Example: "The paupers desperately want."

To lack and be without, to not have (something).

Example: "She wanted anything she needed."

(by extension) to lack and (be able to) do without.

Example Sentences

"He found a wanted poster at the police station."
"The wanted criminal was finally captured after months on the run."
"The detectives were searching for a wanted man in connection with the robbery."
"She received a tip about the whereabouts of the wanted fugitive."
"The wanted suspect was considered armed and dangerous."
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Word Game Points

Is WANTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wanted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WANTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WANTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wanted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WANTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WANTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wanted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WANTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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