Wanted

Pronunciation: /ˈwɑntɪd/

Definitions of wanted

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 I wanted to buy a new book.

A2 She wanted to learn how to play the guitar.

B1 They wanted to travel to Europe for their vacation.

B2 He wanted to improve his English speaking skills.

C1 The company wanted to expand its market presence.

C2 She wanted to pursue a career in medicine.

Examples of wanted in a Sentence

formal The company wanted to expand its operations into new markets.

informal I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining.

slang She wanted to hang out with her friends, but her parents said no.

figurative He wanted to climb to the top of the corporate ladder, no matter the cost.

Grammatical Forms of wanted

• past tense: wanted
• plural: wanteds
• comparative: more wanted
• superlative: most wanted
• present tense: want
• future tense: will want
• perfect tense: have wanted
• continuous tense: is wanting
• singular: wanted
• positive degree: wanted
• infinitive: to want
• gerund: wanting
• participle: wanted

Origin and Evolution of wanted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wanted' originated from the Old English word 'wannian', meaning to lack or be deficient.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wanted' shifted from simply lacking something to expressing a desire or need for something. It has also come to be commonly used in the context of law enforcement to refer to individuals who are being sought after for questioning or arrest.