desire (Meaning)
desire (n)
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
an inclination to want things
something that is desired
desire (v)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
expect and wish
express a desire for
desire (v. t.)
To long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet.
To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
To require; to demand; to claim.
To miss; to regret.
The natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy.
An expressed wish; a request; petition.
Anything which is desired; an object of longing.
Excessive or morbid longing; lust; appetite.
Grief; regret.
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desire Sentence Examples
- His desire for success motivated him to work tirelessly towards his goals.
- She couldn't ignore the intense desire she felt to travel the world.
- The young couple's desire to start a family grew stronger with each passing day.
- The company's new advertising campaign aimed to ignite desire for their latest product.
- His desire for revenge consumed him, leading to destructive behavior.
- The actress pursued her lifelong desire to perform on Broadway.
- He gazed at her with desire in his eyes, unable to hide his attraction.
- The desire for freedom drove the revolutionaries to fight for independence.
- Her desire for knowledge led her to pursue higher education and lifelong learning.
- The smell of freshly baked cookies ignited a sudden desire for something sweet.
FAQs About the word desire
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state, an inclination to want things, something that is desired, feel or have a desire for; want strongly, expect an
thirst, appetite, passion, hunger, craving,urge, longing, yen, thirstiness, hankering
hatred, dislike, repugnance, allergy, repulsion, allergy, disinclination, distaste, aversion, nausea
His desire for success motivated him to work tirelessly towards his goals.
She couldn't ignore the intense desire she felt to travel the world.
The young couple's desire to start a family grew stronger with each passing day.
The company's new advertising campaign aimed to ignite desire for their latest product.
