desire
/dɪˈzaɪər/
de · sire
dɪ · ˈzaɪər
English Definition
n. a strong feeling of wanting something
Significado en Español
deseo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ước muốn, khát khao
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “desire”:
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A
craving
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B
aversion
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C
disgust
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D
dislike
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A — craving.
“desire” means n. a strong feeling of wanting something
Common questions about “desire”
What does “desire” mean?
desire — n. a strong feeling of wanting something. In Chinese: 渴望，欲望.
How do you pronounce “desire”?
desire is pronounced /dɪˈzaɪər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · sire.
Is “desire” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. desire appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
