Desiderate
/dɛˈzɪd.əˌreɪt/noun
To long for or desire something that is absent.
Did you know?The root of 'desiderate' links back to a Latin term meaning 'to long for' and is often associated with deep emotional or spiritual yearning, reflecting a sense of loss or absence.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
desiderare
“To long for or wish for something that is absent.”
Old French
Old French
desiderer
“To desire or long for.”
Middle English
Middle English
desideraten
“To wish for or desire.”
Modern English
English
desiderate
“To express a strong wish or longing for something.”