desire desire /dɪˈzaɪɝ/

noun

1. () The feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state  ( desire )
   the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
     He couldn't resist the strong desire to eat a slice of the delicious chocolate cake.
   He couldn't resist the strong desire to eat a slice of the delicious chocolate cake.
   
2. () An inclination to want things  ( desire )
   an inclination to want things
    A man of many desires
   a man of many desires
   
3. () Something that is desired  ( desire )
   something that is desired
   

verb

1. () Feel or have a desire for; want strongly  ( desire , want )
   feel or have a desire for; want strongly
    I want to go home now
   I want to go home now
    I want my own room
   I want my own room
   
2. () Express a desire for  ( desire )
   express a desire for
     I desire to travel the world and explore new cultures.
   I desire to travel the world and explore new cultures.
   
3. () Expect and wish  ( desire , trust , hope )
   expect and wish
    I trust you will behave better from now on
   I trust you will behave better from now on
    I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
   I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise