Desire

/dΙͺˈzaΙͺΙ™/

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.
    β€œIt is my desire to speak with you.”
  2. Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
    β€œHis desire for her kept him awake at night.”
verb
  1. To want; to wish for earnestly.
    β€œI desire to speak with you.”
  2. To want emotionally or sexually.
    β€œShe has desired him since they first met.”
Synonyms wanna want-to

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