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1. desire

noun. ['dɪˈzaɪɝ'] the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state.

Etymology

  • desire (English)
  • desiren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • desirrer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. desire

verb. ['dɪˈzaɪɝ'] feel or have a desire for; want strongly.

Etymology

  • desire (English)
  • desiren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • desirrer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. desire

noun. ['dɪˈzaɪɝ'] an inclination to want things.

Etymology

  • desire (English)
  • desiren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • desirrer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. desire

verb. ['dɪˈzaɪɝ'] expect and wish.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • desire (English)
  • desiren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • desirrer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. desire

verb. ['dɪˈzaɪɝ'] express a desire for.

Etymology

  • desire (English)
  • desiren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • desirrer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. desire

noun. ['dɪˈzaɪɝ'] something that is desired.

Etymology

  • desire (English)
  • desiren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • desirrer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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