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Michaelting Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Desire

Do you need 'for'?

I desire for power.

I desire power.

I desire for you/ I desire you.

Is there a rule to follow?
  

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If desire is a verb, don't use for . If desire is a noun, use for . I desire power.

  • If desire is a verb, don't use for .
  • If desire is a noun, use for .
  • I desire power.
  • I have a desire for power.
  • CJ
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If desire is a verb, don't use for.

If desire is a noun, use for.

I desire power.

I have a desire for power.

CJ

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