desire
IPA: dɪzˈaɪɝ
noun
- (countable) Someone or something wished for.
- (uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
- (uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
- (uncountable) Motivation.
verb
- To want; to wish for earnestly.
- To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
- To want emotionally or sexually.
- To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
- To require; to demand; to claim.
- To miss; to regret.
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Examples of "desire" in Sentences
- A desire for anonymity is not ignoble.
- Groveling or repenting is not desired.
- She now vocalizes a number of needs and desires.
- We were able to surmount them in the hope that the tournament will bring the desired benefits to the entire country.
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