desires

Meanings

• Noun

  A strong feeling of need or want for something, typically something intangible or abstract.

  - "He has a desire for power."
  - "Her desire for success drove her to work long hours."

• Noun

  A state of longing or craving for something.

  - "The child had a strong desire for ice cream."
  - "His desire for revenge consumed him."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈzaɪɹz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2079680"

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Synonyms

wanna , want-to , wanna , want-to

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with desires
desire , aspire , acquire , retire , tire , pyre , ire , squire , spire , admire , tireless , retiree , admiree , tirelessly , pyrotechnics , squirearchy , admirable , pyromaniac , squire's , admiration , pyrotechnics , squirely , pyrometer , squire's-men

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Variants

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desire , desired , desires , desiring

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Etymology

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Old French desirer, from dis-, dis- 'apart' + ir 'to go' + the suffix -er, meaning 'to seek, to long for'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'desires' is related to the word 'admire'. In Old French, 'desirer' meant 'to long for' or 'to admire'.

2. Desires are often depicted as apples in art and literature, representing the forbidden fruit and the human longing for knowledge and passion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Motivation: Desires are a type of motivation that drives individuals to pursue goals and take action.

2. Wishes: Desires are often expressed as wishes, which are statements expressing a strong hope or longing for something.

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Culture

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Desires have been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. They represent human longing, passion, and ambition. In literature, desires are often portrayed as driving forces behind characters' actions. In art, they are depicted in various forms, such as the desire for love, power, or knowledge. In music, songs often express desires for various things, such as love, success, or freedom.

How to Memorize "desires"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence: 'Desires are deep, intense, and strong longings for something'.

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