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Moderatedesired
The correct spelling is desired.
How to pronounce desired
/dɪˈzaɪəd/
verbIPA: /dɪˈzaɪəd/
Say it like: Des-ire-d
The correct spelling is desired. To want; to wish for earnestly. For example: "I desire to speak with you."
Usage Examples
“I desire to speak with you.”
“She has desired him since they first met.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To want; to wish for earnestly.
- 2.To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
- 3.To want emotionally or sexually.
- 4.To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
- 5.To require; to demand; to claim.
adjective
- 1.Wished-for, longed-for
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