desires

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: de-sires (2)

English Definition

Strong feelings of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Example Sentence

He has many secret desires.

US IPA /dɪˈzaɪərz/

UK IPA /dɪˈzaɪəz/

wishes wants longings aspirations cravings

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