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desired

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈzaɪɚd/ · UK /dɪˈzaɪəd/

desired means: Wanted or hoped for.

adjective

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Wanted or hoped for.

  • The medicine had the desired effect.
  • Cook the meat to the desired temperature.
  • Their changes failed to produce the desired results.

Similar words: wanted, wished for, sought after

Opposites: unwanted, undesired

Common phrases: desired result, desired effect, desired outcome, highly desired

Questions about desired

What does desired mean?

Wanted or hoped for.

What is desired in other languages?

Türkçe: istenen · Español: deseado · Français: souhaité · Deutsch: gewünscht · Italiano: desiderato · 日本語: 望まれる

How do you pronounce desired?

In American English /dɪˈzaɪɚd/; in British English /dɪˈzaɪəd/.

How do you use desired in a sentence?

The medicine had the desired effect. Cook the meat to the desired temperature.

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