desiderate

verb

di-ˈsi-də-ˌrāt How to pronounce desiderate (audio)
Definition of desideratenext
as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiderate
  1. crave
  2. want
  3. desire
Verb
  • But after years of visiting the city for conventions, many of us have been craving destinations that recognise the visitor has changed too.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Like fainting, craving pickles, or struggling to wiggle into skinny jeans, vomiting, in the cultural imagination, is a stand-in for imminent motherhood, as legible as any pregnancy test.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of crave
Verb
  • Williams also wanted to understand the agreement between the property owner and residents to help find suitable housing.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But the agency wants to make sure that an applicant has nearby transit options, Chandler said.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of want
Verb
  • Aerospace’s results were reported inside former parent Honeywell a few weeks ago, and the numbers left some room to be desired.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Using a damp cloth, with mild detergent if desired, to wipe your shutters clean prevents significant buildup and removes eyesores like bird droppings and large cobwebs.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of desire
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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