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   desire

   /dɪˈzʌɪə/

   noun

   • 1. a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen: "he resisted public desires for choice in education" Similar wishwantfancyinclinationaspirationimpulsepreferenceyearninglongingcravinghankeringpiningachehungerthirstitchburningneedeagernessenthusiasmdeterminationpredilectionproclivitypredispositioninformal:yen
   • ▪ strong sexual feeling or appetite: "they were clinging together in fierce desire" Similar lustlustfulnesssexual appetitesexual attractionpassioncarnal passionlibidosensualitysexualitylasciviousnesslecherylecherousnesssalaciousnesslibidinousnesslewdnesslicentiousnesspruriencewantonnesscarnalityinformal:the hotsraunchinesshorninessrandinessrare:concupiscence
   • ▪ something desired.

   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: "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).

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDESIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Desire is a verb that means to want something strongly, or a noun that means a strong feeling of wanting something. It can also mean a sexual attraction to someone. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of desire.

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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 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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   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.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdesire noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word desire, a noun that expresses a strong wish to have or do something. See examples of desire in different contexts, such as sexual desire, desire for something, and desire to do something.

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

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   Learn the meaning of desire as a noun, verb, and adjective, with synonyms and pronunciation. Find out how to use desire in sentences and expressions related to wishes, requests, and sexual appetite.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › desireDesire - definition of desire by The Free Dictionary

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   Desire is a feeling of wanting something or wishing that something will happen. It can also mean sexual appetite, a request, or an object of desire. See synonyms, usage, and related terms.