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Meaning of the word wanted in English

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wanted

US /ˈwɑːn.t̬ɪd/

UK /ˈwɑːn.t̬ɪd/

Verb

1.

have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for.

Example:

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I want an apple

Synonym:

desire fancy take a fancy to like crave cry out for covet need

2.

ought, should, or need to do something.

Example:

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you don't want to believe everything you hear

Synonym:

should ought need must

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Related Word:

want want for want ad want out