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wanted

Pronunciation: /ˈwɒn.tɪd/

The English word “wanted” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Wished for; desired; sought.
  2. Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.

Etymology

From want + -ed.

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