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Meaning of desired

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

desired

Pronunciation:/dɪˈzaɪəd//dɪˈzaɪɹd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To want; to wish for earnestly.

    Example: I desire to speak with you.

  2. To put a request to (someone); to entreat.

  3. To want emotionally or sexually.

    Example: She has desired him since they first met.

  4. To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Wished-for, longed-for