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wanted

/ˈwɒntɪd/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does wanted mean?

verb, noun

To feel a strong desire for something; to be in need of something. A person or thing that is being searched for.

Example

"She wanted to travel the world after graduating from college. The police were looking for a suspect wanted for armed robbery."

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