desire

US /dɪˈzaɪr/

UK /dɪˈzaɪr/

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a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen

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He expressed a strong desire to travel the world.

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Her only desire was to see her children happy.

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wish longing craving yearning aspiration

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to want something very much

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I desire to achieve great things in my career.

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She desires only peace and quiet.

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want wish for crave long for yearn for

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desirable leave something to be desired first deserve, then desire desire has no limit humble hearts often have humble desires