Past tense of desire
regular verb
The past tense of desire is desired. The past participle is also desired.
Forms of desire
| Base form (V1) | desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | desired /dɪˈzaɪəd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | desired /dɪˈzaɪəd/ |
| Present participle | desiring /dɪˈzaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | desires /dɪˈzaɪəz/ |
Desired in a sentence
- Churchill but everyone else do what he desired.1918, W[illiam] B[abington] Maxwell, chapter III, in The Mirror and the Lamp, Indianapolis, Ind.: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, →OCLC, page 15
- She has desired him since they first met.
- Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?From the entry chance
- When you have selected your desired settings, X out of the window and return to the document.From the entry x out
- The IDE driver is responsible for sending correct LBAs so as to reference the desired file.From the entry LBA
Meaning of desire
- verb To want; to wish for earnestly.
- verb To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
- verb To want emotionally or sexually.
Questions about the past tense of desire
- What is the past tense of desire?
- The past tense of desire is desired.
- What is the past participle of desire?
- The past participle of desire is desired.
- Is desire a regular or irregular verb?
- Desire is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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