Wonted vs. Wanted — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Wonted and Wanted
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Wonted
Accustomed; usual
Striding along with her wonted purposefulness.
Wanted
To have a strong feeling to have (something); wish (to possess or do something); desire greatly
She wants a glass of water. They want to leave.
Wonted
Usual, customary, habitual, or accustomed.
Wanted
To desire (someone to do something)
I want you to clean your room.
Wonted
Accustomed; customary; usual.
Again his wonted weapon proved.
Like an old piece of furniture left alone in its wonted corner.
She was wonted to the place, and would not remove.
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Wanted
To request the presence or assistance of
You are wanted by your office.
Wonted
Commonly used or practiced; usual;
His accustomed thoroughness
Took his customary morning walk
His habitual comment
With her wonted candor
Wanted
To seek with intent to capture
The fugitive is wanted by the police.
Wanted
To have an inclination toward; like
Say what you want, but be tactful.
Wanted
(Informal) To be obliged (to do something)
You want to be careful on the ice.
Wanted
To be in need of; require
"'Your hair wants cutting,' said the Hatter" (Lewis Carroll).
Wanted
To be without; lack.
Wanted
To be inclined or desirous; wish
Call me daily if you want.
Wanted
The condition or quality of lacking something usual or necessary
Stayed home for want of anything better to do.
Wanted
Pressing need; destitution
Lives in want.
Wanted
Something desired
A person of few wants and needs.
Wanted
A defect of character; a fault.
Wanted
Wished for; desired; sought
Wanted
(legal) subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.
Wanted
Simple past tense and past participle of want
Wanted
Desired or wished for or sought;
Couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy
A wanted criminal
A wanted poster
Wanted
Freely permitted or invited;
Invited guests
Wanted
Characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for;
A cherished friend
Children are precious
A treasured heirloom
So good to feel wanted
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