Wanted
Pronunciation: /ˈwɑːnt/
Wanted (verb)
- to feel a need or wish for something.
- to require something because it is necessary or useful.
Examples
- She wants a new book for her collection.
- They want to travel to new places every year.
Common collocations: want badly, want something, want to do, want urgently, want assistance
Wanted (noun)
- a state of not having something you need or wish for.
Examples
- There is a want of fresh air in the room.
- The want of resources affected the project's success.