Words that rhyme with desire
Desire is a 2-syllable word with 67 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are acquire, admire, afire. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of desire
- the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
- an inclination to want things; "a man of many desires"
- something that is desired
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "desire" in lyrics
See how desire is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Your a disgrace with a desire"
1200 Techniques — Karma -
"When I enter a room, ladies fill we desire"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word) -
"The spark that lit my fire wasn't her desire"
The 49ers f/ Harun Karim — Why I Don't Know
What do these rhymes mean?
- acquire
- come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
- admire
- feel admiration for look at with admiration
- afire
- lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame
- aspire
- have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
- attire
- clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; "formal attire
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "desire" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like acquire, admire, afire create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "desire" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.