Definitions
- Asking for something in a formal or polite manner. - Referring to a specific item or service that has been asked for. - Talking about a formal or official request made to someone in authority.
- Referring to something that is wanted or wished for. - Talking about a goal or objective that is sought after. - Describing a feeling of longing or yearning for something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express a want or need for something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a goal or objective.
- 3Both words convey a sense of longing or yearning.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both words are related to personal preferences or choices.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Requested is used when asking for something specifically, while desired is used when expressing a general want or wish.
- 2Formality: Requested is more formal and often used in professional settings, while desired is more informal and used in personal contexts.
- 3Action: Requested implies an action has been taken to ask for something, while desired does not necessarily imply any action.
- 4Specificity: Requested is more specific and refers to a particular item or service, while desired is more general and refers to a feeling or want.
- 5Tone: Requested can have a neutral or polite tone, while desired can have a more emotional or passionate tone.
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Remember this!
Requested and desired both express a want or need for something, but they differ in their usage, formality, action, specificity, and tone. Requested is more formal and specific, used when asking for something in a professional setting. Desired is more informal and general, used when expressing a personal want or wish.
