| Definitions of 'desire' |
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1. (noun) desire
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
2. (noun) desire
an inclination to want things
"a man of many desires"
3. (verb) desire
something that is desired
4. (verb) desire, want
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
"I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"
5. (verb) hope, trust, desire
expect and wish
"I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
6. (verb) desire
express a desire for
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| Definitions of 'desire' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (verb) desire
to long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet
2. (verb) desire
to express a wish for; to entreat; to request
3. (verb) desire
to require; to demand; to claim
4. (verb) desire
to miss; to regret
5. (verb) desire
the natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy
6. (verb) desire
an expressed wish; a request; petition
7. (verb) desire
anything which is desired; an object of longing
8. (verb) desire
excessive or morbid longing; lust; appetite
9. (verb) desire
grief; regret
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