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Desire /dɪˈzaɪə/

The meaning and definition of Desire, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Someone or something wished for.
    “It is my desire to speak with you.”
  2. Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
    “His desire for her kept him awake at night.”
verb
  1. To want; to wish for earnestly.
    “I desire to speak with you.”
  2. To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
Synonyms wanna want-to

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