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    desire
    /dɪˈzʌɪə/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. strongly wish for or want (something): "he never achieved the status he so desired" Similar wish forwantlong foryearn for

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › desireDesire Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    desire: [verb] to long or hope for : exhibit or feel desire for.

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

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

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › desireDESIRE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Desire definition: to wish or long for; crave; want. . See examples of DESIRE used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDESIRE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › desireDesire - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    desire: 1 n the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state Types: show 33 types... hide 33 types... ambition , aspiration , dream a cherished desire bloodlust a desire for bloodshed temptation the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid craving an intense desire for some particular thing want , wish , wishing a ...

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americandesire noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definitions on the go Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app. 2 [ uncountable , countable ] desire (for somebody) a strong wish to have sex with someone She felt a surge of love and desire for him.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdesire verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    desire something We all desire health and happiness. The house had everything you could desire. The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like). The medicine did not achieve the desired effect. desire to do something Fewer people desire to live in the north of the country. desire somebody to do something She desired him to ...

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

    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.

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

    Define desire. desire synonyms, desire pronunciation, desire translation, English dictionary definition of desire. tr.v. de·sired , de·sir·ing , de·sires 1. To wish or long for; want: a reporter who desires an interview; a teen who desires to travel.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › desire_1desire noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Horses need to satisfy their desire for space and freedom. I suddenly felt an overwhelming desire to laugh; Most children have an insatiable desire for knowledge. She confessed a secret desire to be famous. The chairman expressed his desire to expand the company. The human desire for answers is very great.