Definitions for desire

desire de·sire

Spelling: [dih-zahyuh r]
IPA: /dɪˈzaɪər/

Desire is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 106 anagrams from letters in desire (deeirs).

Definitions for desire

noun

  1. a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment:
  2. an expressed wish; request.
  3. something desired.
  4. sexual appetite or a sexual urge.

verb (used with object)

  1. to wish or long for; crave; want.
  2. to express a wish to obtain; ask for; request:

Origin of desire

1200-50; Middle English desiren Old French desirer Latin dēsīderāre; see desiderate

Examples for desire

Like many I spoke to, Williams seemed to desire a reorientation of policing, rather than just a reduction.

I haven't the least desire to sit alone and moon and meditate.

All have done their duty well, and to them also I desire to render my thanks.

I can show it to you, if you desire it, in my father's handwriting.

This is a testament to the fundamental human—and American—desire to combine place and possibility.

We are aided by all who desire self-government and a voice in deciding their own affairs.

I will go out of my way to caress one who shows any desire to be friendly.

Obviously, not all the original cast can come back or even have the desire.

But I have no desire to go on casting calls or any of that stuff.

“We have always had every desire to let the American public see this movie,” Lynton said.

Word Value for desire
Scrable

7

Words with friends

7

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