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
  • But the white population usually defeats the preferred candidate of Black voters.
    Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Phoenix Suns are reportedly Butler’s current preferred destination, but Bradley Beal’s no-trade clause, remaining two seasons and more than $110 million on his contract have been obstacles to accommodating that preference.
    James Jackson, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of preferred
Verb
  • To that end, the legislature also required the body to keep complaints confidential — and not subject to disclosure through public records requests — unless they are substantiated, which has not yet happened.
    Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of required
Verb
  • It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • Today, Florentine gilded wood is still desirable, particularly among designers.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This was once a highly desirable area, where rich sea merchants bought mansions on Judges Drive.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of desirable
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