Desiderate and Reject

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Desiderate verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.

Usage example: a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve

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Reject is an antonym for desiderate.

Reject verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Desiderate is an antonym for reject.

Nearby Words: rejected, rejection, rejecting, rejector, rejecter

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