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