desirer
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈzaɪər/
KK: /dɪˈzaɪər/
noun
Definition
A person who wants or wishes for something.
Example
She is a desirer of knowledge and always seeks to learn more.
Conversation
I've been thinking about what it means to be a true desirer in life.
That's interesting! Do you think it’s just about wanting things?
I believe a desirer should also pursue their passions actively.
Absolutely! It’s about taking action, not just wishing for things.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
yearner
wisher
seeker
Antonyms
hater
refuser
disliker
verb
Definition
To want or wish for something strongly.
Example
She desirer a new car for her birthday.
Tense Forms
Past: desired
Past Participle: desired
Conversation
I really desirer to travel to Japan someday.
That sounds amazing! I've heard it's beautiful there.
Yeah, I desirer to experience the culture and food.
Root Explanation
Desirer → It is formed from "desir" (from Old French *desir*, meaning desire or longing) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "desirer" refers to a person who has a strong longing or wish for something.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who has a strong 'longing' ('desir') for something — that's what a desirer is.
Visually Confused Words
despairer
undesire
redesire
gudesire
destrier
despiser
descrier
denshire