wanted
word · lemma: want
/ˈwɔntɪd/
WAWN-tid
/wˈɒntɪd/
WON-tid
Definition
Wanted is the past form and past participle of 'want.' It means that someone desired or wished for something. It can also describe a person who is being searched for by the police.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as the past tense or past participle of 'want'. Also used as an adjective meaning someone is being searched by the police (e.g., 'wanted criminal'). Be careful not to confuse 'wanted' (desire) with 'wound' or 'waited.'
Spanish: buscado - deseadoPortuguese (BR): procurado - desejadoPortuguese (PT): procurado - desejadoChinese (Simplified): 被通缉的 - 想要的Chinese (Traditional): 被通緝的 - 想要的Hindi: वांछित - चाहा गयाArabic: مطلوب - مرغوبBengali: চেয়েছিল - খোঁজ হচ্ছে (পুলিশের দৃষ্টিতে)Russian: хотел - разыскиваемыйJapanese: 欲しかった - 指名手配（警察に）Vietnamese: đã muốn - bị truy nãKorean: 원했다 - 수배된Turkish: istedi - aranan (polis tarafından)Urdu: چاہا - مطلوب (پولیس کے ذریعے)Indonesian: ingin - dicari (oleh polisi)
Example Sentences
They wanted to visit the museum yesterday.
basic
I wanted to say thank you for your help.
natural
She always wanted to live by the ocean.
natural
The police are looking for the wanted thief.
basic
He’s a wanted man after the robbery last night.
natural
She wanted a new toy for her birthday.
basic