Synonyms of desired

desired 1 of 2

adjective

as in welcome

Related Words

• welcome
• wanted

Dissimilar Words

• unwanted
• undesired
• unwelcome
• undesirable
• unsolicited
• unacceptable
• objectionable
• offensive
• unsought
• uninvited
• unasked
• unbidden

desired

2 of 2

verb

past tense of desire

1

as in craved

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craved
• wanted
• enjoyed
• wished (for)
• coveted
• preferred
• itched (for)
• longed (for)
• liked
• died (for)
• loved
• salivated (for)
• sighed (for)
• hungered (for)
• thirsted (for)
• lusted (for or after)
• ached (for)
• pined (for)
• yearned (for)
• hankered (for or after)
• panted (after)
• desiderated
• jonesed (for)
• repined (for)
• admired
• yenned (for)
• set one's heart on
• spoiled (for)
• relished
• delighted (in)
• fancied
• reveled (in)
• grooved (on)
• valued
• favored
• adored
• appreciated
• prized
• treasured
• cherished
• dug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• abhorred
• loathed
• refused
• rejected
• declined
• abominated
• execrated
• spurned

2

as in requested

to make a request for

the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• sought
• required
• called (for)
• pleaded (for)
• asked (for)
• spoke (for)
• sued (for)
• demanded
• urged
• wished (for)
• solicited
• applied (for)
• begged (for)
• invited
• claimed
• quested
• insisted (on)
• importuned
• pressed (for)
• clamored (for)
• bespoke
• petitioned (for)
• invoked
• requisitioned
• enjoined
• exacted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of desired

Verb

Hospitals fought back, and Congress rejected the proposal, instead favoring a voluntary approach desired by the industry. — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

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

Children aged 2-18 years in certain risk groups or if desired. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

That seemingly gave Fely, as well as former teammate Jeremiah Earby, the opportunity to play another year and return to Boise State if so desired, and head coach Spencer Danielson certainly didn’t shut the door when the possibility first arose. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026

Sprinkle with cooked bacon and additional thyme, if desired, and serve immediately. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

We are desired and judged, we are measured by the thickness of our thighs, size of our chests, sparkle in our grin. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Then, one of the two photons would stay in one location while the other photon would be moved to whatever destination is desired. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026