1. Desired or wished for or sought
   "a wanted poster"; "couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"; "a wanted criminal"
    
2. Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
   "so good to feel wanted";
   - cherished, precious, treasured

1. Have a wish for
   "I want my own room"; "I want to go home now";
   - desire
    
2. Have a requirement for
   "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner";
   - need, require
    
3. Be without, lack; be deficient in
   "flood victims wanting food and shelter"; "want courtesy"; "want the strength to go on living"
    
4. Hunt or look for; require for a particular reason
   "Your former neighbour is wanted by the FBI"; "Uncle Sam wants you"
    
5. Wish or demand the presence of
   "I want you here at noon!"

See also: craved, desirable, desired, hot [informal], longed-for, loved, welcome, wished-for, yearned-for

Type of: be, demand, exist, experience, feel, lack, look for, miss, search, seek

Antonym: unwanted

Encyclopedia: Wanted, The