I'm wanted

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

The technical legal equivalent of the phrase when used in a criminal context.

Provides a literal and explicit clarification of the legal context often implied by the original phrase.

A more dramatic and active passive construction that emphasizes the ongoing chase.

Implies being highly desired or in high demand, often in a positive or professional sense.

Commonly used in a business or social context to indicate that many people want one's time or services.

Focuses on the necessity of the person's presence rather than the act of searching for them.

A more formal and clinical way to say one is needed for a specific task or location.

Uses a noun to describe the state of being pursued by law enforcement rather than a passive verb.

Adds a strong predatory or life-threatening connotation to the state of being searched for.

Shifts the focus entirely to interpersonal attraction or social appeal.