DESIDERATIVE
\dɪzˈɪdəɹətˌɪv], \dɪzˈɪdəɹətˌɪv], \d_ɪ_z_ˈɪ_d_ə_ɹ_ə_t_ˌɪ_v]\
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A verb formed from another verb by a change of termination, and expressing the desire of doing that which is indicated by the primitive verb.
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