# wanted

Pronunciation: say "WON-tid" US /ˈwɑntɪd/, UK /ˈwɒntɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of want. — simple past and past participle of want
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of want. Use this form for wishing for something in the past.
   - _He wanted nothing more than a quiet evening at home._
   - _We had wanted to leave before the storm hit, but the roads closed first._

## Adjective

2. Wished for, desired, or actively sought after.
   - Simple: Hoped for or wished for, and the kind of thing people would like to have.
   - _The prize is among the most wanted honors in the entire industry._
   - _A child who feels wanted tends to grow up more secure._
3. Sought by law enforcement for immediate arrest on sight.
   - Simple: Being looked for by the police so they can arrest the person on sight.
   - _The suspect has been wanted by federal agents since the bank heist._
   - _Detectives circulated a detailed description of the wanted fugitive._

## Origin

Formed from "want" combined with the suffix "-ed".

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