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desire

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

desire

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

desire is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, desire is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdesire

1noun
  • Someone or something wished for.

    Example: "It is my desire to speak with you."

  • Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.

    Example: "His desire for her kept him awake at night."

  • The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.

    Example: "Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgment."

  • Motivation.
1verb
  • To want; to wish for earnestly.

    Example: "I desire to speak with you."

  • To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
  • To want emotionally or sexually.

    Example: "She has desired him since they first met."

  • To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
  • To require; to demand; to claim.
  • To miss; to regret.
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