live here. describe sth (to sb): ‘I described my symptoms to the doctor at the hospital.’ description They needed a description about-the stolen car.
They needed a description of the stolen car. I’ll send you some English food and a description on how to prepare it.
I’ll send you some English food and a description of how to prepare it. description of sb/sth : ‘The police now have a full description of the suspects.’ desert I was miles from anywhere, stuck on a desert country road.
I was miles from anywhere, stuck on a deserted country road. desert = a large area of land, where there is usually nothing but sand: ‘the Sahara Desert’ deserted = empty and quiet, especially because the people who are usually there have all left: ‘I came back to find the house dark and deserted.’ ‘At night, the city streets are deserted.’ desire 1
Despite all my money, I desired to live in an ordinary house.
Despite all my money, I wanted to live in an ordinary house. I desire that world peace will continue forever.
I hope that world peace will continue forever. In the meaning ‘want/wish’, desire is usually used as a noun (NOT as a verb): ‘His one desire was to live to see his three grandchildren again.’ ‘I have no desire to go there again. Once is enough.’ Note however that this usage is fairly formal. As a verb meaning ‘want/wish’, desire is used mainly in literary styles: ‘For the first time in her life, she had everything her heart desired.’ In other styles, use verbs such as want, would like, hope, wish, intend, etc. 2
My desire is to become a successful business manager.
