wanter
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈwɒntər/
KK: /ˈwɒntər/
noun
Definition
A person who desires or wishes for something.
Example
She is a wanter of adventure and new experiences.
Conversation
I think everyone is a bit of a wanter these days, don't you?
Absolutely! We all have things we wish we could have.
It's interesting to see what different people wanter in life.
Yeah, some want adventure, while others just want peace.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
desirer
seeker
craver
Antonyms
haver
possessor
owner
verb
Definition
To desire or wish for something.
Example
I wanter to go to the concert this weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: wanted
Past Participle: wanted
Conversation
Do you wanter to grab some coffee later?
Sure, I could use a caffeine boost.
Great! What time do you wanter to meet up?
Root Explanation
Wanter → The word originates from the verb 'want' (from Old Norse 'vanta', meaning to lack or be without) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A wanter is a person who lacks something or desires something.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'lacks' something — that's what a wanter is, a person who desires or wants something.
Visually Confused Words
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