desire
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈzaɪə/
KK: /dɪˈzaɪər/
noun
Definition
A strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen.
Example
Her desire to travel the world inspired her to save money for a year.
Conversation
I've been thinking a lot about my future and what I really desire.
That's interesting! What is it that you want the most?
Honestly, my biggest desire is to travel the world and experience new cultures.
That sounds amazing! You should definitely make it happen.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
craving
yearning
wish
Antonyms
aversion
disinterest
repulsion
transitive verb
Definition
To want something very much or to wish for something.
Example
She desires to travel the world and experience new cultures.
Tense Forms
Past: desired
Past Participle: desired
Conversation
I really desire to travel this summer.
That sounds exciting! Where do you want to go?
I desire to visit Japan and see the cherry blossoms.
Root Explanation
**Desire** → It originates from the Latin word "desiderare" (meaning to long for or wish for). The word "desire" means to have a strong feeling of wanting something.
Memory Tip
Think of longing for something deeply — that's what desire means.
Visually Confused Words
undesire
redesire
gudesire
denshire
undesired
sire
nondesire
misdesire