Word
desired
Phoneticsde·sired
US/dɪˈzaɪɝd/
UK/dɪzˈaɪəd/
Definition
adj. describing something that you want to happen or have.
adj. referring to a specific outcome or object that is wished for or required by a particular set of circumstances.
Examples
“The medicine produced the desired effect quickly.”
“After several adjustments to the recipe, the chef finally achieved the desired level of spiciness.”
“The policy change failed to yield the desired results, leading the committee to reconsider its initial assumptions about market behavior.”
Examples
simple
“The medicine produced the desired effect quickly.”
contextual
“After several adjustments to the recipe, the chef finally achieved the desired level of spiciness.”
complex
“The policy change failed to yield the desired results, leading the committee to reconsider its initial assumptions about market behavior.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “desired” in context.
Adjective
01. desired effect
“The new marketing campaign had the desired effect, as sales increased by twenty percent.”
adj + noun
02. desired goal
“We are working hard to ensure that every department reaches its desired goal by the end of the year.”
adj + noun
03. desired outcome
“The negotiators are still far from reaching a desired outcome that satisfies both parties.”
adj + noun
04. desired result
“If the first treatment does not produce the desired result, the doctor may suggest surgery.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“In a statement explaining why it was acquiescing to Trump’s desired name for Lake Ontario, Google said its practice is to “reflect name changes in official government sources”.” “It includes both a fantasy desired by a select few and a reality that is already with us.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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