Definition of Desire

1. Verb. Feel or have a desire for; want strongly. "They desire him to write the letter"; "I want my own room"


2. Noun. The feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state.

3. Verb. Expect and wish. "They desire to move "; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
Exact synonyms: Hope, Trust
Generic synonyms: Wish
Derivative terms: Hope, Hope, Hope, Hope, Hope, Hoper

4. Noun. An inclination to want things. "A man of many desires"
Generic synonyms: Inclination, Tendency
Specialized synonyms: Hunger, Hungriness, Thirst, Thirstiness, Greed

5. Verb. Express a desire for.
Generic synonyms: Bespeak, Call For, Quest, Request

6. Noun. Something that is desired.
Generic synonyms: Arousal
Specialized synonyms: Passion, Rage, Materialism, Philistinism
Derivative terms: Desirous

Definition of Desire

1. v. t. To long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet.

2. n. The natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy.

Definition of Desire

1. Verb. More formal or stronger word for want. ¹

2. Verb. To put a request to (someone); to entreat. ¹

3. Verb. Another word for want, connoting emotion. ¹

4. Noun. Someone or something wished for. ¹

5. Noun. Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual. ¹

6. Noun. The feeling of desire. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Desire

1. to wish for [v -SIRED, -SIRING, -SIRES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Desire

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desining
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