wanted

[ˈwɒntʰɪd] · verb

Meaning

To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.
(in particular) To wish, desire or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.
To desire (to experience desire); to wish.
(usually second person, often future tense) To be advised to do something (compare should, ought).
(now colloquial) To lack and be in need of or require (something, such as a noun or verbal noun).
(now rare) To have occasion for (something requisite or useful); to require or need.
Wished for; desired; sought
Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.

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