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1) in a desired mental state through persuasion, force etc (conditioned)

2) a clever and sudden action to obtain a desired result (coup)

3) having thee correct or desired qualities (good)

4) (to threaten) to use force against those in control of (a plane etc) in order to achieve certain aims or to reach a desired destination (hijack)

5) not producing the effect(s) desired (ineffective)

6) a soft, green growth appearing on damp surfaces, bread etc; a hollow container into which a liquid substance is poured to set into a desired shape (mould)

7) (Buddhism) the desired state after death in which the individual becomes part of the supreme spirit (God) (nirvana)

8) to control (something) using rules; to adjust (an apparatus, mechanism) in order to get the desired result (regulate)

9) revenge; the return of injury for injury; a greater degree than is normal, expected or desired (vengeance)

10) searched for; desired (wanted)

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Meaning:
appropriate

correct for the occasion or purpose

suitable

favourite

approved of, liked, more than any other; a person or thing preferred above all others

preferred

proper

suitable, correct, for the purpose, situation etc; paying attention to the conventions of society

suitable

sought

of seek

wanted

welcome

wanted; received with, giving, pleasure; allowed with pleasure to do something; a greeting, response by word or action, when a person arrives, when an offer is received etc

gladly received

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