wanted

• Bezeichnet etwas, das gewünscht, erwünscht oder gesucht wird, oder jemanden, der gesucht wird (z. B. von der Polizei).

Describes something that is desired, sought after, or wished for.

1. Sought by policeB1formal

   Being searched for by law enforcement, typically for a crime.

   Gesucht

   • The wanted man was arrested at the airport.
   • The police issued a wanted poster for the suspect.
   • He is wanted for armed robbery.

   Synonymehuntedpursuedsought

2. Desired or wished forA2formal

   Something that is desired, needed, or requested.

   Gewünscht

   • The job position is still wanted by many applicants.
   • She felt wanted and appreciated by her team.
   • The wanted item is currently out of stock.

   Synonymecoveteddesiredin demandneededrequestedsought-after

   Antonymeundesiredunwantedunwelcome

• Verb, das den Wunsch oder das Verlangen nach etwas ausdrückt; auch im Sinne von etwas benötigen oder haben wollen.

A verb used to express a desire or wish for something.

1. A1formal

   To have a desire or wish for something.

   Wünschen

   • I want a new car.
   • She wants to visit Paris.
   • What do you want for dinner?

   Synonymecovetcravedesirefancywish

   Antonymedislikerejectrenouncerepudiatespurn

2. Lack or needA2formal

   To be without something necessary or required.

   Brauchen

   • The plant wants water.
   • He wants courage to speak up.
   • The house wants painting.

   Synonymelackneedrequire

   Antonymeenjoyhaveownpossess