B2adjectiveemotionscrime
US/ˈwɑːn.tɪd/
UK/ˈwɒn.tɪd/
needed or desired by someone, or being looked for by the police
In context
The new teacher made every child feel wanted in the class.
The police say he is wanted for fraud in three countries.
The cafe has a "Help wanted" sign in the window, so I went in to apply.
Words that go with wanted
adjective + noun
- wanted posterA wanted poster hung outside the police station.
- wanted manThe wanted man was seen near the station.
adverb + adjective
- most wantedHe is on the most wanted list.
adjective + preposition
- wanted forShe is wanted for questioning about the theft.
- wanted byHe is wanted by the police in two cities.
verb + adjective
- feel wantedChildren need to feel wanted at home.