Meaning of the word wanted in English

What does wanted mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wanted

US /ˈwɑːn.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˈwɒn.tɪd/
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Adjective

1.

sought by the police in connection with a crime

Example:
The police issued a warrant for the wanted criminal.
He is on the wanted list for several robberies.
2.

desired or needed

Example:
A good leader is always wanted in times of crisis.
More volunteers are wanted for the charity event.

Past Participle

past participle of want

Example:
He had always wanted to travel the world.
The job was exactly what she had wanted.