Many words spell the long /i/ sound with the letters i-e. Here are a few of the longer words.
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admire |
I admire her bravery.
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desire |
She had a great desire to travel overseas.
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entire |
The entire family are ill with flu.
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require |
I require your answer by Monday.
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conspire |
Both men started to conspire against the Queen.
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advise |
Could you advise me on buying a new car?
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invite |
Will Jeff invite us to his party?
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divide |
Let's divide the bill between the three of us.
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combine |
The two companies chose to combine forces.
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despite |
The team lost the game despite a late goal.
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describe |
The poet used alliteration to describe the beautiful butterflies.
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