wanted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of wantednext
as in liked

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Relevance

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wanted

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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
  • After peaking in June 2022 at an annual rate of 7.88%, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of price increases, the PCE Index, has shown significant progress.
    Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details various financial agreements, including the issuance of convertible promissory notes and exchange agreements to reclassify notes into preferred shares.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of preferred
Verb
  • The Challenges Of Remote Collaboration Efficient communication is required for every project.
    Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The idea of being welcomed into a team of like minded individuals and franchisees, with the ability to access help and support when required can undoubtedly be a strong pull, and help to alleviate some of the elements of stress and worry that comes with running an independent venture.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of required
Verb
  • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023, Lundqvist enjoyed an elite 15-year NHL career with the New York Rangers.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Keith Urban has enjoyed decades as one of the most successful musicians in the country industry, especially in America.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • Research has also shown that desirable low-stress rat environments retune their brains’ reward circuits, such as the nucleus accumbens.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Unemployment dipped to its lowest level in 54 years in 2023 and stayed within a desirable range.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of desirable
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