desired
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2.5
- adjective
- /dɪˈzaɪərd/
- So a lower freezing point is desired, but it comes at a price.
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- They're going to get the desired outcome, right?
- Remove Liz from both cans, add desired topping.
- A woman never quite feels desired and appreciated enough.
- And men want to feel wanted and desired and valued.
- And you said earlier, Andre, your relationship with the desired object changes.
- And I was like, that was not the desired effect.
Examples
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A woman never quite feels desired and appreciated enough.
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And then we achieve the desired results.
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OK, We have reached the desired destination.
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They're going to get the desired outcome, right?
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To Orient the present towards a future desired outcome.
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She worked hard to achieve the desired outcome of her project.
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Many students strive for the desired grades needed for university admission.
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Finding a job that offers a good work-life balance is highly desired by employees.
Synonyms
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4.2
Wanted very much and hoped for
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3.5
Wanted or expected because people want a good result
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3.2
Worth having because many people want it
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1.0
A person or thing many people are looking for
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5.5
A thing people want and hope for after many years
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2.9
Wanted by many people
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4.4
Wanted by many people because it is rare or special
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6.0
Wanted very much for a long time
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3.9
Wanted by many people because it is useful
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4.1
Wanted by many people
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3.9
Having a very strong desire for something
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6.1
Wanted by many people because it looks attractive or is valuable
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Etymology
Desired comes from the old Latin verb desiderare, which is linked to the Latin word sidus meaning 'star'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of people looking to the stars and wishing for things, so to 'desire' is 'to long for', and if something is desired it is strongly wanted.