# desires

Pronunciation: US say "di-ZYRZ" /dɪˈzaɪɹz/; UK say "di-ZY-uhz" /dɪˈzaɪəz/

## Noun

1. Plural of desire. — plural of desire
   - Simple: Plural of desire. Use this form when talking about more than one wish or want.
   - _The novel explores the conflicting desires of its main characters._
   - _He learned to set aside his own desires for the good of the team._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of desire. — third-person singular simple present indicative of desire
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of desire. Use it with he, she, or it for something wanted now.
   - _The committee desires a clear answer before the deadline._
   - _She desires recognition for the work she has quietly done for years._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/desires (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).