Synonyms of desired

desired 1 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)
• hungered (for)
• sighed (for)
• thirsted (for)
• lusted (for or after)
• ached (for)
• pined (for)
• yearned (for)
• hankered (for or after)
• panted (after)
• desiderated
• jonesed (for)
• spoilt (for)
• repined (for)
• admired
• yenned (for)
• set one's heart on
• spoiled (for)
• relished
• delighted (in)
• revelled (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)
• plead (for)
• spoke (for)
• sued (for)
• demanded
• pled (for)
• urged
• wished (for)
• solicited
• applied (for)
• begged (for)
• claimed
• invited
• quested
• insisted (on)
• pressed (for)
• importuned
• clamored (for)
• bespoke
• petitioned (for)
• invoked
• requisitioned
• enjoined
• exacted

desired

2 of 2

adjective

as in welcome

Related Words

• welcome
• wanted

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of desired

Adjective

Mobile check-in allows guests to bypass the lobby and go straight to their rooms using the hotel’s app, if desired. —Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025

For example, one of my students, who had a background in finance, strongly desired to get a job in marketing. —Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Sweeteners such as honey, sugar, or sugar substitutes can be added, along with lemon or lime juice, to adjust the taste as desired. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025

Remove sides of pan, drizzle with cinnamon glaze, and garnish with figs if desired. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025

Companies like Rental Family exist all over Japan, and depending on what’s desired by the client, the actor’s duties can range from therapist to escort to straight-up con man. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025

If desired, place the pan under the broiler to brown the cheese. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025

Transfer to a bowl; garnish with more dill, if desired. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025

Alexander Isak’s desired move away from Newcastle United has been the biggest transfer story of the summer, but now looks to be happening after Liverpool agreed a deal for the striker late on Sunday. —Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025