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desire
desire
/dɪˈzaɪɝ/
noun
(
)
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.
(
)
An inclination to want things
(
desire
)
an inclination to want things
A man of many desires
a man of many desires
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)
Something that is desired
(
desire
)
something that is desired
verb
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)
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
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)
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.
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)
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
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