to desire

The phrase “to desire” has 3 syllables: to de-sire

It's pronounced as /tə dɪˈzaɪər/


What is synonym and antonym for to desire?

In the thesaurus, “to desire” has 7 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for to desire along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for to desire

  • to aspire to
  • to covet
  • to crave
  • to long for
  • to want
  • to wish for
  • to yearn for

Antonyms for to desire

  • to avoid
  • to dislike
  • to have no interest in
  • to refuse
  • to reject
  • to shun

Example Sentences

  • She began to desire a quieter, more peaceful life.
  • He started to desire new challenges in his career.
  • Many people continue to desire personal growth.
  • The artist came to desire more freedom in expressing ideas.
  • It is natural to desire recognition for hard work.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to to desire, such as: to aspire to, to avoid, to covet, to crave, to dislike, to have no interest in, to long for.

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