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Word of the Day🇬🇧 English to Englishintermediate

Desired

/dɪˈzaɪəd/
adjective

Strongly wished for, requested, or coveted; sought after with earnest longing.

The new policy achieved the desired effect of boosting workplace collaboration.

Curator Note: A cornerstone English term of ambition, longing, and purpose.

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Key English Equivalents:
covetedsought-afterpreferredaspired

Origin: From Old French desirer, from Latin desiderare ("to long for, wish for, demand").

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