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

After that, the governor’s office gets 30 days to review and, if desired, revoke the parole grant. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Make additional colors if desired using clear and white soap base. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

In the context of lymphatic wellness, that means staying active, drinking plenty of water, and, if desired, supplementing those practices with easy-to-use lymphatic drainage drops like those offered by Cleantra. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Serve immediately, with additional butter on top of the grits, if desired. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

The Niners have given Jones plenty of work in camp, but his practice hasn’t backed up the faith, and his tape against the Titans in the first preseason game left plenty to be desired. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Top generously with fresh chives and a small drizzle of olive oil, if desired. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Add vanilla if desired, mix well and chill for one hour before serving in chilled parfait cups. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

The model instead attempts to extract the task’s objects, sequence, important contact events, and desired end state. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026