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Synonyms & Antonyms of wanted
(Entry 1 of 2)
wanted
verb
past tense of want
Synonyms & Antonyms of wanted (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
- I want a new car so badly!
Synonyms for wanted
- ached (for),
- coveted,
- craved,
- desiderated,
- desired,
- died (for),
- hankered (for or after),
- hungered (for),
- itched (for),
- jonesed (for)
- [slang],
- longed (for),
- lusted (for or after),
- panted (after),
- pined (for),
- repined (for),
- salivated (for),
- sighed (for),
- thirsted (for),
- wished (for),
- yearned (for),
- yenned (for)
Words Related to wanted
- spoiled (for)
- (or chiefly British spoilt (for))
- adored,
- delighted (in),
- dug,
- enjoyed,
- fancied,
- grooved (on),
- liked,
- loved,
- relished,
- reveled (in)
- (or revelled (in))
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2
to have as a requirement
- that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep
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3
to see fit
- do what you want
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4
to wish to have
- I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 29 Nov. 2021.
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