English · Common Verbs
wanted
/ˈwɒntɪd/
[/ˈwɒntɪd/]
past tense of want
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'want': to have desired or wished for something.
Example
She always wanted to travel the world, so she saved every coin she could for years.
She always wanted to travel the world, so she saved every coin she could for years.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'vanta', with the regular '-ed' ending marking past tense.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe a desire felt in the past; also appears on 'wanted' posters.