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

Air quality leaves something to be desired, with high ozone levels, according to the American Lung Association. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 July 2026

If desired, press irregular edges in toward the centers to form round burgers. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Before the park’s construction, the city held public meetings and administered surveys to assess what new amenities residents desired. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

But so far in how much the tech has advanced, there’s still more to be desired. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Both the Eastern neighborhood and the Southern perimeter are redefining Europe, and not in ways Europeans anticipated or desired. — Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026

Bring a few clubs, plus headlamps if desired; Harvard Gulch supplies the glowing track balls and goodie bags (which include glow sticks) for these night golf sessions, which fill up fast. — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Sporting director Roberto Olabe has desired to reduce the salary outlay given to young players, knowing money is limited and high wages stifle selling them later down the line. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Once the shrub is gone, take some time to dig out as many roots as possible to prevent regrowth and make planting a new shrub, if desired, easier. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026