desiderate

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Pray, pray, don't think of answering this; it is merely to correct an unfavourable impression in one whose favourable opinion I much desiderate.

From Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Ramsay, Edward Bannerman

We desiderate means of instruction which involve no interruption of our ordinary habits; nor need we seek it long, for the natural course of things brings it about, while we debate over it.

From Harvard Classics Volume 28 Essays English and American by Eliot, Charles William

Then, as the exciting sounds draw nearer and nearer, do I desiderate those eyes of Aristarchus, 'whose looks were as a breeching to a boy.'

From The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell by Lowell, James Russell

Upon my faith, sir," said Campbell, "I cannot render you the service you seem to desiderate.

From Rob Roy — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Their contemplation will still desiderate something beyond all finite being, actual or possible.

From Moral Philosophy by Rickaby, Joseph , S. J.