desired

Meanings

• Verb

  Wishing strongly for something to happen or for something to be a certain way.

  - "I desire to travel the world."
  - "She desired to be a doctor from a young age."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈzaɪɹd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with desired
require , despair , empire , entire , squire , quire

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Variants

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desire , desired , desires , desiring , leave a great deal to be desired , leave a lot to be desired , leave much to be desired , leave nothing to be desired

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Forms

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desired, desiring, desires

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Etymology

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The word 'desire' comes from the Old French 'desirer', meaning 'to long for'. It is related to the Latin 'de' meaning 'away' and 'siderare' meaning 'to starve'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'desire' is used over 1,000 times in Shakespeare's works?

2. The longest word in the English language with the letter 'd' in it is 'desire' when followed by the suffix 'able'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Motivation: Desire is a strong motivator that drives people to take action towards achieving their goals.

2. Craving: Desire can also refer to a strong craving or longing for something, such as food or drugs.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'desire' is often portrayed as a powerful and all-consuming emotion that drives people to great lengths. It can be seen as both positive, as in the desire for love or success, and negative, as in the desire for power or revenge.

How to Memorize "desired"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a glowing apple, representing their deep desire for something. Visualize the feeling of longing and yearning as you say the word 'desire' to yourself.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'desire' with the image of a heart, representing the emotional depth of this feeling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dreaming Eagerly Seeking Inspiring Rewards' to remember the meaning of 'desire'.

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