"wanted" in the verb sense
1. desire, want
feel or have a desire for want strongly
"I want to go home now"
"I want my own room"
2. want, need, require
have need of
"This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
3. want
hunt or look for want for a particular reason
"Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI"
"Uncle Sam wants you"
4. want
wish or demand the presence of
"I want you here at noon!"
5. want
be without, lack be deficient in
"want courtesy"
"want the strength to go on living"
"flood victims wanting food and shelter"
"wanted" in the adjective sense
1. wanted
desired or wished for or sought
"couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"
"a wanted criminal"
"a wanted poster"
2. cherished, precious, treasured, wanted
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
"a cherished friend"
"children are precious"
"a treasured heirloom"
"so good to feel wanted"
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