desired

• Bezeichnet etwas, das man sich wünscht, anstrebt oder haben möchte.

Describes something that is wished for, wanted, or longed for.

1. Wanted or wished forB1formal

   Something that is strongly wanted, wished for, or sought after.

   Erwünscht

   • She finally achieved the desired outcome after months of work.
   • The desired effect of the medicine is to reduce pain.
   • He got the desired job offer from the company.

   Synonymecovetedcravedlonged-forrequisitesought afterwantedyearned-for

   Antonymeundesiredunwantedunwelcomeunwished

2. Required or neededB1formal

   Something that is necessary or required for a particular purpose.

   Erforderlich

   • Please enter the desired amount in the box.
   • The desired temperature for the experiment is 25 degrees Celsius.
   • Make sure you have the desired qualifications for the position.

   Synonymeessentialimperativeindispensablemandatorynecessaryneededobligatoryrequiredrequisitevital

   Antonymenonessentialoptionalunnecessary

• Verb, das ein starkes Verlangen oder den Wunsch nach etwas ausdrückt.

A verb used to express a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something.

1. To want or wish for stronglyB1formal

   To have a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen.

   Begehren

   • She desires nothing more than peace and quiet.
   • He desires to travel the world after graduation.
   • They desire a better future for their children.

   Synonymecovetcravefancywant

2. To express a wish or requestB2formal

   To formally express a wish or request for something.

   Wünschen

   • The king desired the presence of his advisors.
   • She desired that the meeting be postponed.
   • He desired an explanation for the delay.

   Synonymeaskpetitionrequestseeksolicit