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The new student felt wanted when the group saved her a seat.
What does Wanted mean?
Wanted means feeling chosen, needed, or welcomed.
Dictionary definition
Feeling chosen, needed, or welcomed.
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What does wanted mean?
Wanted means feeling chosen, needed, or welcomed.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to wanted?
Welcome is close in meaning to wanted in this context.
Practice 3
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Wanted
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won · tid · strongest beat: won
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WordWanted.
Partadjective.
MeaningWanted means feeling chosen, needed, or welcomed.
ExampleExample: The new student felt wanted when the group saved her a seat.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- won · tid
- Strongest beat
- won
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on won.
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Synonyms
Words like Wanted
welcomeUse when someone feels invited or accepted.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unwantedUse when someone feels not chosen or welcomed.
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Word family
Wanted word family
Base word
want
adjective
wanted
Needed, chosen, or wished for.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show someone is chosen, invited, or needed.
Common mix-up
Wanted can mean searched for, but in feelings it means welcomed or needed.
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