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desires

di-ZYRZ/dɪˈzaɪɹz/UKdi-ZY-uhz/dɪˈzaɪəz/

2 meanings of desires

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of desire. Use this form when talking about more than one wish or want.

    Her deepest desires stayed a secret from everyone.

    The story follows two friends with very different desires.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular present of desire. Use it with he, she, or it for something wanted now.

    She desires nothing more than a quiet life in the country.

    He desires a fair chance to prove himself.

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desires is a form of desire

desire, noun: A strong feeling of wanting something, including wanting to succeed or reach a goal. Full entry

Forms
desiredesires plural
Spelling
desire → desires: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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