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desired

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de·sire  (d-zr)
tr.v. de·sired, de·sir·ing, de·sires
1. To wish or long for; want.
2. To express a wish for; request.
n.
1. A wish or longing.
2. A request or petition.
3. The object of longing: My greatest desire is to go back home.
4. Sexual appetite; passion.
[Middle English desiren, from Old French desirer, from Latin dsderre : d-, de- + sdus, sder-, star.]
de·sirer n.
Synonyms: desire, covet, crave, want, wish
These verbs mean to have a strong longing for: desire peace; coveted the new convertible; craving fame and fortune; wanted a drink of water; got all she wished.
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Adj.1.desired - greatly desired
coveted, in demand, sought after
desirable - worth having or seeking or achieving; "a desirable job"; "computer with many desirable features"; "a desirable outcome"
2.desired - wanted intensely; "the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies"; "it produced the desired effect"
craved
wanted - desired or wished for or sought; "couldn't keep her eyes off the wanted toy"; "a wanted criminal"; "a wanted poster"
desired
adjective required, necessary, correct, appropriate, right, expected, fitting, particular, express, accurate, proper, exact
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Having travelled some days, we were met by the King's brother, to whom, by the advice of Chec Furt, whose intent in following us was to squeeze all he could from us; we presented some pieces of Chinese workmanship, such as cases of boxes, a standish, and some earthenware, together with several pieces of painted calico, which were so much more agreeable, that he desired some other pieces instead of our Chinese curiosities; we willingly made the exchange.
A Voyage to Abyssinia by Lobo, Father View in context
Jupiter, vexed at his request because he was not satisfied with his size and strength of body, and desired yet more, not only refused to give him horns, but even deprived him of a portion of his ears.
Fables by Aesop View in context
On our way he explained to me why he desired my presence; if she still refused to see him, perhaps she would see me.
Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
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