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Adjective: desired  di'zI(-u)rd
  1. Greatly desired
    "He afterwards obtained the much desired meadow at the back of the house";
    - coveted, in demand, sought after
     
  2. Wanted intensely
    "it produced the desired effect";
    - craved
Verb: desire  di'zI(-u)r
  1. Have a wish for
    "I desire to go home now";
    - want
     
  2. Expect and wish
    - hope, trust
     
  3. Express a desire for

See also: desirable, wanted

Type of: bespeak, call for, quest, request, wish

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