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Wonted vs. Wanted — What's the Difference?

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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