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- [dih-zahyuh r]
- /dɪˈzaɪər/
- /dɪˈzaɪər/
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- [dih-zahyuh r]
- /dɪˈzaɪər/
Definitions of desiring word
- verb with object desiring to wish or long for; crave; want. 1
- verb with object desiring to express a wish to obtain; ask for; request: The mayor desires your presence at the next meeting. 1
- noun desiring a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment: a desire for fame. 1
- noun desiring an expressed wish; request. 1
- noun desiring something desired. 1
- noun desiring sexual appetite or a sexual urge. 1
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Origin of desiring
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English desiren < Old French desirer < Latin dēsīderāre; see desiderate
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Parts of speech for Desiring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desiring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
desiring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for desiring
adj desiring
adjective desiring
- thirsty — feeling or having thirst; craving liquid.
- craving — an intense desire or longing
- eager — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- hungry — having a desire, craving, or need for food; feeling hunger.
Antonyms for desiring
adjective desiring
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
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