wanted
Translation
sought by the police, desired
Examples
He is a wanted criminal.
He is a wanted criminal.
Your help is not wanted here.
Your help is not wanted here.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) desired or sought after He is a wanted criminal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: desired, sought-after, needed; Antonyms: unwanted, rejected
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to want'. It describes a state of being desired or sought.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'WANTED' poster from an old Western film. This directly links the word to the meaning 'sought by the police'.