wanted
pronunciation
How to pronounce wanted in British English:
UK [ˈwɒntɪd]
How to pronounce wanted in American English:
US [ˈwɑntɪd]
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- Adjective:
- desired or wished for or sought
- freely permitted or invited
- characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
Word Origin
- wanted (adj.)
- 1690s, "lacking;" 1812, "sought by the police;" past participle adjective from want (v.). Wanted poster attested by 1945.
Example
- 1. Tom briggs wanted half the garden for his farm .
- 2. Hamilton wanted to bring the english funding system to america .
- 3. He wanted a rocket ship .
- 4. I wanted a simpler life .
- 5. It 's what I always wanted .