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Desire

noun
/dɪˈzaɪə/
Word Frequency: 55.7

Definitions

1.nounSomeone or something wished for.
"It is my desire to speak with you."
2.nounStrong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
"His desire for her kept him awake at night."
3.nounThe feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
"Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgment."
4.nounMotivation.
5.verbTo want; to wish for earnestly.
"I desire to speak with you."
6.verbTo put a request to (someone); to entreat.
7.verbTo want emotionally or sexually.
"She has desired him since they first met."
8.verbTo express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
9.verbTo require; to demand; to claim.
10.verbTo miss; to regret.

Synonyms

wannawant-towanthopetrustwantingcraveyearndesirouscravinglongingyearning

Rhymes With

acquirepyrepriorsirefirequagmireenquirerequire
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