wanted

Words with a similar base: wanted

'wanted'

[desire.v.01] as in: feel or have a desire for; want strongly

Examples:
I want to go home now
I want my own room

'wanted'

[want.v.02] as in: have need of

Examples:
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner

'wanted'

[want.v.03] as in: hunt or look for; want for a particular reason

Examples:
Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
Uncle Sam wants you

'wanted'

[want.v.04] as in: wish or demand the presence of

Examples:
I want you here at noon!

'wanted'

[want.v.05] as in: be without, lack; be deficient in

Examples:
want courtesy
want the strength to go on living
flood victims wanting food and shelter

'wanted'

[wanted.a.01] as in: desired or wished for or sought

Examples:
couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy
a wanted criminal
a wanted poster

'wanted'

[cherished.s.01] as in: characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

Examples:
a cherished friend
children are precious
a treasured heirloom
so good to feel wanted

Origins

					wanted (English)
├── -ed (English)
│   └── -od (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── want (English)
    └── wanten (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── vanta (Old Norse)

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