dezide藞rare

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Translation

to wish, to desire

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Word origin

From Latin desiderare, literally to await what the stars will bring, from de- and sidus, meaning star.

Origin
Latin
Root
sidus
English cognates
desire, sidereal

Grammar

Verb type-are regular

Examples

' tranquillit脿.

I just wish for a bit of peace and quiet.

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What do you wish for for your birthday?

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We wished so much to see them again.

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