# desired

Pronunciation: US say "di-ZYRD" /dɪˈzaɪɹd/; UK say "di-ZY-uhd" /dɪˈzaɪəd/

## Adjective

1. Hoped for and longed for; representing something a person wants or aims to achieve.
   - Simple: Wanted or hoped for very much.
   - _The negotiations finally produced the desired outcome for both sides._
   - _Years of careful saving brought them the desired home in the countryside._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of desire. — simple past and past participle of desire
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of desire. Use this form for wanting something at an earlier time.
   - _The king desired an heir to secure his throne._
   - _He had always desired recognition for his quiet, patient work._

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