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Moderatedesire
The correct spelling is desire.
How to pronounce desire
/dɪˈzaɪə/
nounIPA: /dɪˈzaɪə/
Say it like: Des-ire
The correct spelling is desire. Someone or something wished for. For example: "It is my desire to speak with you."
Usage Examples
“It is my desire to speak with you.”
“His desire for her kept him awake at night.”
“Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgment.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Someone or something wished for.
- 2.Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
- 3.The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
- 4.Motivation.
verb
- 1.To want; to wish for earnestly.
- 2.To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
- 3.To want emotionally or sexually.
- 4.To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
- 5.To require; to demand; to claim.
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