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Wanted: meaning, definitions and examples

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wanted

 

[ หˆwษ”หntษชd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

desire for something

The word 'wanted' is the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'want.' It expresses a desire or wish for something that was not attained in the past. In a broader context, it can indicate a strong feeling of needing something or someone. It can be used in various contexts, including personal desires, wishes for possessions, or longing for relationships.

Synonyms

desired, sought, wished for

Examples of usage

  • She wanted a new bicycle for her birthday.
  • They wanted to travel the world after graduation.
  • He wanted his opinion to be heard during the meeting.
Context #2 | Adjective

being sought after

When used as an adjective, 'wanted' refers to someone or something that is desired or sought after, often because of merits or capabilities. It implies that the person or thing is in demand and can sometimes connect to feelings of necessity or urgency. In law enforcement, 'wanted' refers to individuals who are being sought for arrest due to criminal activities.

Synonyms

coveted, in demand, sought

Examples of usage

  • The musician is one of the most wanted performers in the industry.
  • There are several wanted fugitives on the run.
  • She was a wanted candidate for the job due to her skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "wanted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น procurado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคนเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewรผnscht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diharapkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ั€ั–ะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poลผฤ…dany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑ‚ใ‚ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souhaitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deseado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istenen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทู„ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพรกdanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพiadรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒณ่ฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพelen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณskandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะถะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istษ™nilษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deseado

Etymology

The word 'wanted' originated from the Old English word 'wanian,' which means 'to decrease or diminish.' Over time, it evolved into the term 'wynnan' meaning 'to wish or desire.' By the 12th century, the Middle English version 'wanten' emerged, used to express wishful thinking about something that was absent. The transformation from 'wanian' to 'want' reflected the growing emphasis on desire rather than mere absence. Thus, 'wanted' represents not just the absence but an active longing for possession or relationship in both emotional and material contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #700 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.