noun
desiring
dih-ZEYE-rihng
Desiring (noun) means a strong wish or longing for something. Example: “His desiring of fame eventually cost him his privacy.”
noun
1
A strong wish or longing for something.
"His desiring of fame eventually cost him his privacy."
How to use desiring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of wanting something strongly.
Word forms
desirings plural
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What does “desiring” mean?
The word “desiring” means a strong wish or longing for something. In plain terms, the act of wanting something strongly.
How do you pronounce “desiring”?
“Desiring” is pronounced dih-ZEYE-rihng (/dɪˈzaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “desiring” in a sentence?
Here is “desiring” used in a sentence: “His desiring of fame eventually cost him his privacy.”
What part of speech is “desiring”?
“Desiring” is a noun.