How to Use desire in a Sentence

desire

1 of 2 verb

• She knew that men still desired her.
• He desired her approval more than anything.
• The apartment has modern amenities, a great location—everything you could desire.
• Top with the berries and a bit more lemon juice if desired.
  — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2018
• Top with cilantro and serve with rice and naan if desired.
  — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
• It's packed with all the looks your heart could desire.
  — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 July 2017
• So be sure to save a bit of fresh dressing to serve with the meal if desired.
  — Casey Barber, CNN, 15 May 2023
• That was a time when local wines left a lot to be desired.
  — Barry Blitt, The Hive, 23 Dec. 2017
• The flavor was good; but the look had little to be desired!
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
• Glue a bow to the bottom center of the wreath; dust with faux snow if desired.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
• Send the message to those who desire to do the same: Speech is free.
  — Jim Vertuno, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022
• Remove the sides of the spring form pan, slice and serve with fresh berries, if desired.
  — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, 30 Mar. 2018
• Use a tea strainer or tea ball to contain the herbs if desired.
  — Diane Hoffmaster, Treehugger, 22 June 2023
• If desired, skip the bread and serve the sausage and peppers over rice or pasta.
  — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 29 Jan. 2018
• If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth as desired.
  — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Jan. 2018
• The hot dogs are always served plain for diners to dress as desired.
  — Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2018
• While there’s a lot to love about the Air, there is still a lot to be desired.
  — Joanna Stern, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2018
• Taste and add more salt and pepper or more herbs, if desired.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 14 June 2018
• Taste the dressing on a piece of kale and add extra lemon juice, if desired.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023
• Use this recipe as a starting point and adjust as desired.
  — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 6 Dec. 2019
• Remove the pan from the heat, taste, and season with salt, if desired.
  — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2019
• Pepper burns at this heat, so add any desired pepper at the end.
  — Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 21 July 2019
• Top each portion with a squirt or two of Sriracha, if desired.
  — Joe Yonan, Houston Chronicle, 9 Apr. 2018
• Serve with salsa, chopped onion or cilantro as desired.
  — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 12 Feb. 2020
• School meals will be available to all students who desire.
  — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 4 Dec. 2020
• Serve topped with french-fried onions and pastry crisps, if desired.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2019
• Serve with rice or toast, and, if desired, fresh cilantro, lime wedges or jalapeño.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Dec. 2019
• Serve with maple syrup and margarine or butter, if desired.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
• What will your future customers desire five years from now?
  — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2022
• Just before serving, add a good squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
  — Emily Horton, sacbee, 17 Apr. 2018

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desire

2 of 2 noun

• They expressed a desire to go with us.
• They have a desire to have children.
• The magazine tries to attend to the needs and desires of its readers.
• Both sides feel a real desire for peace.
• He was overcome with desire for her.
• His decisions are guided by his desire for land.
• Desire is a common theme in music and literature.
• The desire comes from both the viewers and the makers and the studios.
  — Jake Coyle, ajc, 3 Nov. 2021
• But the desire for it to — that’s what this song is about.
  — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 21 July 2023
• Shock — or the desire to shock — is hard to wean off of.
  — Andy O'Connor, SPIN, 13 Jan. 2023
• Again, this is part of a desire for the world to be simple.
  — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 July 2020
• Her desire to run for office grown in the past few years.
  — Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 13 July 2020
• She was born out of my desire and need to be a brave woman.
  — Harper's BAZAAR, 29 May 2023
• There is nothing new about the desire to shape our dreams.
  — Michael W. Clune, Harper’s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022
• The desire for and pursuit of whiter teeth is nothing new.
  — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Apr. 2022
• At the same time, the novel speaks back to this desire for catharsis.
  — Will Boast, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
• This movie talks about that, about the human desire to feel seen.
  — Yolanda MacHado, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2022
• Marked by strong vocals, their songs speak of love and desire and the search for home.
  — Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, 11 July 2018
• Spend some time alone with your own thoughts, dreams, and desires.
  — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 30 June 2023
• Haven’t had the time or desire to try netting your own salmon this year?
  — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 5 July 2019
• At the time, parents expressed a desire for the school to host a formal prom.
  — Steve Schering, chicagotribune.com, 16 Apr. 2021
• The moon’s clash with Mars inclines you to put your desires first.
  — USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
• But what has stayed the same is my desire to express myself.
  — Justine Picardie; Photographs By: Serge Leblon, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Sep. 2017
• Some people have the desire to be great but lack the physical tools.
  — Joseph Goodman | [e-mail], al, 31 Jan. 2023
• Cat was alone for the birth but thrilled to fulfill a lifelong desire for a daughter.
  — Gale Hollandstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022
• This desire prompted her to go to college and become a nurse.
  — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 29 Sep. 2022
• Bates has yet to sign his franchise tag and has spoken about his desire to not play on the tag.
  — Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 26 July 2022
• There’s reason to be both wary and giddy about such a desire.
  — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 May 2021
• But then they get hit by the wind and suddenly have no desire to get in a swimsuit.
  — Rafael Guerrero, Elgin Courier-News, 14 June 2019
• Part of the reason is there is just an endless desire for content.
  — Jonny Auping, Longreads, 25 June 2019

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024