Word a Day
desire
What does desire mean?
desire (noun): an inclination to want things.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use desire in a sentence?
- It is my desire to speak with you. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce desire?
/dɪˈzaɪɚ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does desire come from?
From Middle English desir, desire (noun) and desiren (verb), from Old French desirer, desirrer.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “desire” mean?
an opportunity or possibility
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an inclination to want things
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a social unit living together
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accepted or habitual practice
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