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wanted

[ˈwɒntɪd]

wanted Definition

  • 1having a strong desire for something
  • 2being searched for by the police because of a crime committed

Using wanted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wanted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wanted a new car for her birthday.

  • Example

    He is wanted by the police for robbery.

  • Example

    I wanted to go to the concert but couldn't get tickets.

wanted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wanted

Antonyms for wanted

Phrases with wanted

  • a list of the most sought-after criminals or fugitives, typically published by law enforcement agencies

    Example

    The FBI's most wanted list includes some of the most notorious criminals in the world.

  • a poster that displays a picture of a criminal who is being sought by the police

    Example

    The police put up wanted posters all over town to help catch the suspect.

  • a person who is being sought by the police for a crime committed

    Example

    The police are searching for a wanted man who robbed a bank yesterday.

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Summary: wanted in Brief

The term 'wanted' [ˈwɒntɪd] can be used to describe a strong desire for something, as in 'She wanted a new car for her birthday,' or to indicate that someone is being searched for by the police because of a crime committed, as in 'He is wanted by the police for robbery.' Other phrases include 'most wanted,' which refers to a list of the most sought-after criminals or fugitives, and 'wanted poster,' which is a poster that displays a picture of a criminal who is being sought by the police.

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