desired Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb feel or have a desire for; want strongly
    desire; want.
    • I want to go home now
    • I want my own room
  2. verb expect and wish
    desire; trust; hope.
    • I trust you will behave better from now on
    • I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
  3. verb express a desire for
    desire.
  4. adjective satellite greatly desired
    in demand; coveted; sought after.
  5. adjective satellite wanted intensely
    craved.
    • the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies
    • it produced the desired effect

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