v.
Pronunciation: di- ' si-d ə - ˌ r ā t, - ' zi-
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -at · ed ; -at · ing
Etymology: Latin desideratus, past participle of desiderare to desire ― more at DESIRE
Date: 1645
: to entertain or express a wish to have or attain
– de · sid · er · a · tion \ - ˌ si-d ə - ' r ā -sh ə n, - ˌ zi- \ noun
– de · sid · er · a · tive \ - ' si-d ə - ˌ r ā -tiv, - ' si-d( ə -)r ə t-, - ' zi- \ adjective