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
  • In their new home, the past clings to Everton; restless, a bad joke, craving more, loud, glorious.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • More troubling, perhaps, is the show’s lack of pull among viewers between 25 and 54 — the demographic craved most by advertisers in news programming.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of crave
Verb
  • With a hot war raging in Ukraine, these journalists don’t want to ask for anyone’s sympathy, which in turn heightens their alienation and frustration.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • After Joplin police reached out to the FBI, the campaign manager told federal authorities that Ross wanted the drugs planted in Secker’s car or purse while Ross was on vacation in South Carolina, the affidavit alleges.
    — Ava Kelley, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of want
Verb
  • City juggled negotiations with Gakpo and Ndiaye in the past seven days, enabling them to flit between the two depending on who was most desired or, in the event, most realistic.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Step 4 Slide omelet out onto a plate and serve with Dijon mustard if desired.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of desire
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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