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 desire desire /dɪˈzaɪɝ/

noun

  1. () The feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state  ( desire )
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
      He couldn't resist the strong desire to eat a slice of the delicious chocolate cake.
    He couldn't resist the strong desire to eat a slice of the delicious chocolate cake.
  2. () An inclination to want things  ( desire )
    an inclination to want things
     A man of many desires
    a man of many desires
  3. () Something that is desired  ( desire )
    something that is desired

verb

  1. () Feel or have a desire for; want strongly  ( desire , want )
    feel or have a desire for; want strongly
     I want to go home now
    I want to go home now
     I want my own room
    I want my own room
  2. () Express a desire for  ( desire )
    express a desire for
      I desire to travel the world and explore new cultures.
    I desire to travel the world and explore new cultures.
  3. () Expect and wish  ( desire , trust , hope )
    expect and wish
     I trust you will behave better from now on
    I trust you will behave better from now on
     I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
    I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise