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Meanings of
desired
in English
Greatly desired.
coveted
in demand
sought after
Related terms
desirable
Wanted intensely.
craved
Related terms
wanted
Usage of
desired
in English
1
The reality of the event, however, left a lot to be
desired
.
2
Rashkin's work and Ireland's accommodating approach had the
desired
result for Apple.
3
As a conversationalist, however, he left a great deal to be
desired
.
4
Immunization levels remain below
desired
levels despite clinic-based and public education efforts.
5
It would be in your best interest to guarantee the
desired
result.
6
There is also debate about whether sanctions would have the
desired
effect.
7
Kennelly said working from home options were highly
desired
by Auckland job-hunters.
8
The words on the paper immediately stood out in all
desired
clarity.
9
She had built the tension perfectly and had achieved the
desired
result.
10
They use brushes, colour and different textures to achieve the
desired
effect.
11
Other parts of the report leave a great deal to be
desired
.
12
I do not recall any other question which I
desired
to ask.
13
We
desired
salt; and the woman brought us pepper in the berry.
14
But Struthers doubts whether longer bans will have the
desired
deterrent effect.
15
For longer storage, cover with extra-virgin olive oil, and enjoy as
desired
.
16
It was just the delivery system that left' more to be
desired
.
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desired
desire
Verb
Indicative · Past Indefinite
Frequent collocations
desire effect
desire result
desire end
desire information
desire only
More collocations
Desired
through the time
Desired
across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
South Africa
Less common
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