Desire - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- an inclination to want things
verb
- expect and wish (syn: hope, trust)
- express a desire for
Extra examples
He desired her approval more than anything.
The apartment has modern amenities, a great location—everything you could desire.
She knew that men still desired her.
Desire is a common theme is music and literature.
The magazine tries to attend to the needs and desires of its readers.
Both sides feel a real desire for peace.
His decisions are guided by his desire for land.
They expressed a desire to go with us.
They have a desire to have children.
He was overcome with desire for her.
She desires to remain neutral in the dispute.
He desired Velarde would write to the court.
I also send, at your desire, a full list of articles.
The desire of all nations shall come.
It was Harold's desire that he should be buried next to his wife.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: desire
he/she/it: desires
present participle: desiring
past tense: desired
past participle: desired
singular: desire
plural: desires
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