desired 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of desirednext
as in welcome

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desired

2 of 2

verb

past tense of desire
1
as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday

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2
as in requested
to make a request for the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
  1. welcome
  2. requested
  3. sought
Adjective
  • Corporations face competitive pressure to recruit and retain talented workers, giving them incentive to establish an environment where employees of varied identities feel welcome, Post said.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of welcome
Verb
  • Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of requested
Verb
  • Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of sought
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