87+ Words that rhyme with desperate

Desperate is a 3-syllable word with 87 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are pirate, at, carat. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of desperate

adjective
  1. arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope; "a despairing view of the world situation"; "the last despairing plea of the condemned criminal"; "a desperate cry for help"; "helpless and desperate--as if at the end of his tether"; "her desperate screams"
  2. desperately determined; "do-or-die revolutionaries"; "a do- or-die conflict"
  3. (of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair; "a desperate criminal"; "taken hostage of desperate men"

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Examples of "desperate" in lyrics

See how desperate is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "So say somethin desperate"
    Atherton & Sire f/ Patience — Roland Orzabal
  • "You never seen a more starving artist, desperate"
    Block McCloud f/ Jean Grae, Killah Priest, Pumpkinhead — Master's Degree
  • "Options at the bottom of the ladder got him desperate"
    Blue Scholars — Selfportrait

What do these rhymes mean?

at
a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series)
carat
a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy
carrot
deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties
karat
the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
pirate
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own someone who robs at sea or plunders the land

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "desperate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like pirate, at, carat create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "desperate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with desperate?
Words that rhyme with desperate include: pirate, at, carat, karat, carrot, garret, parrot, secret, turret, culprit, and 77 more.
How many syllables does desperate have?
Desperate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with desperate?
There are 87 words that rhyme with desperate: 87 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for desperate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for desperate in songwriting are pirate, at, carat. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with desperate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with desperate include pirate, at, carat, karat, carrot. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: at; 1-syllable: pirate, carat; 2-syllable: temperate, emirate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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