desiderate

verb

de·sid·er·ate di-ˈsi-də-ˌrāt

-ˈzi-

desiderated; desiderating

: to entertain or express a wish to have or attain

desideration

di-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən

-ˌzi-

noun

desiderative

di-ˈsi-də-ˌrā-tiv

-ˈsi-d(ə-)rə-

-ˈzi-

adjective

a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve

Etymology

Latin desideratus, past participle of desiderare to desire — more at desire

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of desiderate was in 1645

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Style

“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desiderate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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