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
  • Make sure to leave time for all the museums, live music, and ambiance-forward restaurants your heart craves.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But Hamilton craved a broader intellectual tradition for his faith.
    — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of crave
Verb
  • Ask what everyone actually wants from the experience now, including yourself.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The former San Francisco supervisor wants to pursue legislation to prevent insurance companies from raising the rates or dropping the coverage of a policyholder who files a claim.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of want
Verb
  • Shirley and Derek both call out some clunky lift transitions (those lifts really leave a lot to be desired), but everyone agrees that Jackson’s commitment shines.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Naturally curly hair can be reshaped with either, though hot rollers generally work best after the hair has been dried and smoothed if a more uniform curl pattern is desired.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of desire
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