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
  • While Pete Alonso and Christian Walker are obviously higher-upside first base options if Houston were to explore that route with Paredes in tow, Goldschmidt is almost surely more likely to align with their preferred price range.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine settling into your preferred streaming app to watch a beloved film like 1997’s Good Will Hunting starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in their breakout roles.
    Anirban Datta, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of preferred
Verb
  • Typically, the amount you're required to withdraw is figured each year by dividing your previous end-of-year account balance by your life expectancy.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of required
Verb
  • It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoyed
Adjective
  • Evidence from a study published in the Journal of Social & Personal Relationships found that those who started a new relationship sooner felt more desirable and had higher levels of well-being, trust, and self-esteem.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Best Hotels and Resorts Mövenpick Resort Petra This upscale property has one of the most desirable locations in the area and is just steps away from Petra's entrance gate.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of desirable
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