Desiree vs. Desire: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 7, 2023
Desiree is often mistaken for Desire. While Desiree is a feminine name, Desire means a strong feeling of wanting something or someone.
Which is correct: Desiree or Desire
How to spell Desire?
Desiree is Incorrect
Desire is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember, "Desire" refers to a strong feeling or wish, while "Desiree" is a name.
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"Desire" has one 'e' at the end, but "Desiree" has two.
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Think of "Desire" as a burning "fire" inside you to help recall the spelling.
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For the name "Desiree", remember the extra 'e' as an "extra special" addition.
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Use spell-check to confirm your spelling if in doubt.
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Desiree and Desire Definitions
Desire
As a verb, desire means to strongly wish for or want.
I desire to learn more languages.
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Desire
Desire can be a request or a plea for something.
His last desire was to see the ocean one more time.
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Desire
It signifies a craving or a yearning for something.
There's a deep-seated desire for change in the community.
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Desire
To wish or long for; want
A reporter who desires an interview.
A teen who desires to travel.
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Desire
The feeling of wanting to have something or wishing that something will happen.
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Desire
An object of such feeling or passion
A quiet evening with you is my only desire.
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Desire
To want emotionally or sexually.
She has desired him since they first met.
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Desire
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
It is my desire to speak with you.
You’re my heart’s desire.
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Desire
(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
His desire for her kept him awake at night.
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Desire
(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgment.
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Desire
To long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet.
Neither shall any man desire thy land.
Ye desire your child to live.
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Desire
To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord?
Desire him to go in; trouble him no more.
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Desire
To require; to demand; to claim.
A doleful case desires a doleful song.
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Desire
To miss; to regret.
She shall be pleasant while she lives, and desired when she dies.
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Desire
The natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy.
Unspeakable desire to see and know.
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Desire
An expressed wish; a request; petition.
And slowly was my mother broughtTo yield consent to my desire.
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Desire
Anything which is desired; an object of longing.
The Desire of all nations shall come.
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Desire
Feel or have a desire for; want strongly;
I want to go home now
I want my own room
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Desire
Expect and wish;
I trust you will behave better from now on
I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
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Desire
Desire is a strong feeling of wanting to achieve or have something.
She had a strong desire to travel the world.
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Desire
Desire may also imply sexual attraction or lust.
They were drawn to each other by mutual desire.
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FAQs
Why is it called Desire?
The term originates from the Latin "desiderare" meaning "to long or wish for."
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Which conjunction is used with Desire?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence structure.
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Is Desire a countable noun?
It can be, as in "various desires," but often used in an uncountable sense.
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Is Desire a negative or positive word?
Neutral; its connotation depends on the context.
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Is Desire a vowel or consonant?
"Desire" is a word that contains both vowels and consonants.
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What is a stressed syllable in Desire?
The second syllable "sire" is stressed.
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Which determiner is used with Desire?
"That," "this," "my," etc., depending on context.
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How is Desire used in a sentence?
Her desire to help others was evident in her actions.
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Is the word Desire imperative?
It can be used in an imperative sentence, e.g., "Desire less, appreciate more."
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Is the Desire term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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