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Synonyms & Similar Words
sought
desired
needed
required
demanded
requested
wished
craved
longed
yearned
hunted
pursued
chased
tracked
followed
required
necessary
essential
crucial
vital
indispensable
called
invited
summoned
commanded
ordered
compelled
coerced
forced
obliged
bound
constrained
Meaning of Wanted
According to Merriam-Webster, "wanted" can be defined as: being desired or wished for, being sought or searched for, or being required or needed.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "wanted" as: desired or wished for, or being the object of a search or pursuit.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "wanted" as: desired or needed, or being searched for by the police.
Example Uses
- The police have issued a list of wanted suspects in connection with the robbery.
- She's a wanted woman, with many companies competing to hire her.
- The new smartphone is wanted by many consumers, but it's still out of stock.
- The company is looking for a skilled engineer, and the job is highly wanted.
- The police are searching for a wanted fugitive who escaped from prison last week.