Wanted Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms wanted British / ˈwɒntɪd /

adjective

1. being searched for by the police in connection with a crime that has been committed

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I wasn’t sure what it was I wanted anymore.

From Los Angeles Times

The reasons: In the crisis, stocks were cheap but investors wanted ready cash.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Fischer frames Lucas’ career arc as a disappointment, despite all those dollar figures — Lucas wanted to return to artsier “THX”-style fare, but needed cash flow.

From Los Angeles Times

I remember everybody and their mama was talking about how great the script was and how they wanted to be on the show.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think about how incredible it must have been for people to realize they could just put whatever they wanted onto a tape, dub it, give it to a friend,” says Richardson.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• necessary
• needed
• requested

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