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A deep longing or wish for something
“The pageant contestant responded that her greatest desire was for world peace, much to the delight of the crowd and judges.”
Motivation or inclination
“Becoming an accountant had always been his desire since he was a young boy.”
A strong emotional or romantic attraction
“He had a burning desire for Stacy and would spend his nights dreaming of her.”
An intense, heated emotion
“Your extreme desire will drive you to the brink of madness if you do not endeavor to curb it.”
Feelings of lust
“The young man fought against his natural desire to indulge in wanton pleasures.”
A craving for food
“I am so hungry, and I have a desire for some cheap takeout right now.”
The state of being covetous
“His desire for wealth and power would lead him down the path of immorality.”
(archaic) A request made in an earnest manner
“At the King's desire, the festival shall commemorate the birth of his newborn son.”
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
An aim or end result that a person is trying to achieve
A determination or motivation (to do something)
Freedom or disposition in deciding what should be done in a particular situation
Sometimes also, an authoritative request
A vivid mental image, especially a fanciful one of the future
A particular opinion or attitude expressed
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
The state or feeling of being jealous
A person with good lucks or allure, typically very popular with the opposite sex
A love affair, especially one that is not very serious or long-lasting
To earnestly long for
“I have a sugar craving and greatly desire some ice-cream right now.”
To long for emotionally or romantically
“Dorothy Boyd would desire Jerry Maguire from the moment he said hello.”
To express a wish for
“I desire to join the navy when I am old enough.”
(archaic) To put a request to someone
“Kindly desire the fool to leave us be, and thus bother us no more.”
To hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
To have a preference or liking for
To expectantly want something to happen
To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure
To require a tangible object or objects
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