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   de·sire

   /dəˈzī(ə)r/

   noun

   • 1. a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen: "a desire to work in the dirt with your bare hands" Similar wishwantfancyinclinationaspirationimpulsepreferenceyearninglongingcravinghankeringpiningachehungerthirstitchburningneedeagernessenthusiasmdeterminationpredilectionproclivitypredispositioninformal:yen
   • ▪ strong sexual feeling or appetite: "they were clinging together in fierce mutual desire" Similar lustlustfulnesssexual appetitesexual attractionpassioncarnal passionlibidosensualitysexualitylasciviousnesslecherylecherousnesssalaciousnesslibidinousnesslewdnesslicentiousnesspruriencewantonnesscarnalityinformal:the hotsraunchinesshorninessrandinessrare:concupiscence

   verb

   • 1. strongly wish for or want (something): "he never achieved the status he so desired" Similar wish forwantlong foryearn forcraveset one's heart onhanker after/forpine for/afterthirst foritch forbe desperate forbe bent onhave a need forcovetaspire tohave a fancy forfancyfeel likefeel in need ofinformal:have a yen foryen forbe dying for
   • ▪ want (someone) sexually: "there had been a time, years ago, when he had desired her" Similar be attracted tolust afterburn forbe captivated bybe infatuated byinformal:fancylech after/overhave the hots forhave a crush onbe wild/mad aboutgo for
   • ▪ express a wish to (someone); request or entreat: "John spake unto him, and desired him in like manner and contestation as before"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French desir (noun), desirer (verb), from Latin desiderare (see desiderate).

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   The meaning of DESIRE is to long or hope for : exhibit or feel desire for. How to use desire in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Desire.

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   DESIRE definition: 1. to want something, especially strongly: 2. to have a strong sexual attraction to someone 3. a…. Learn more.

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   Desire is a strong feeling, worthy or unworthy, that impels to the attainment or possession of something that is (in reality or imagination) within reach: a desire for success.

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   Desire is usually used not just when you long for any old thing, but for something that is associated with giving great pleasure. Thus, you might want to get an A on a test, but you desire a piece of chocolate cake.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDESIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. to wish or long for; crave; want 2. to express a wish or make a request for; ask for 3. a wish or longing;.... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of desire noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. a. The feeling of wanting to have something or wishing that something will happen. b. An instance of this feeling: She had a lifelong desire to visit China. 2. Sexual appetite; passion. 3. An object of such feeling or passion: A quiet evening with you is my only desire. 4. Archaic A request or petition.

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   DESIRE definition: 1. a strong feeling that you want something: 2. a strong feeling of being sexually attracted to…. Learn more.

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    Desire is a strong feeling, worthy or unworthy, that impels to the attainment or possession of something that is (in reality or imagination) within reach: a desire for success. Craving implies a deep and imperative wish for something, based on a sense of need and hunger: a craving for food, companionship.

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    He had no desire to take over the first place.• In our desire to become the architects of our own evolution, we risk the very real possibility of losing our humanity.• Parents should find ways to stimulate their children's desire to learn.• One woman had expressed a strong desire to learn to read.•