wanted
/ˈwɑn.tɪd/
adjectiveverbwant · ed
If you WANT it, you WANT-ED it yesterday—just add “-ed” to show it already happened.
Yes, it's wanted. Don’t drop the second “t”: want + ed = wanted (the “-ed” makes an extra syllable: WANT-id).
Definitions
- verbpast tense and past participle of want; wished for or desired.
- adjectivebeing searched for by the police or other authorities; sought for capture.
Examples
- “She wanted to read one more chapter before bed.”
- “The poster said the thief was wanted for stealing a bike.”
- “I wanted a glass of water after the long run.”
Synonyms
desiredwished forneededsoughtrequested
Antonyms
unwanted
Translations
ES deseado; buscadoPT desejado; procuradoFR voulu; recherché
Common misspellings
wontedwantidwanttedwanntedwanteedwant'edwan ted
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