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Desire

Verb

Definitionen

1.VerbTo want; to wish for earnestly.
"I desire to speak with you."
2.VerbTo put a request to (someone); to entreat.
3.VerbTo want emotionally or sexually.
"She has desired him since they first met."
4.VerbTo express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
5.VerbTo require; to demand; to claim.
6.VerbTo miss; to regret.
7.NounThe feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
"Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgement."
8.NounSomeone or something wished for.
"It is my desire to speak with you.; You’re my heart’s desire."
9.NounStrong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
"His desire for her kept him awake at night."
10.NounMotivation. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
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