Meaning of the word desire in English

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desire

US /dɪˈzaɪr/

UK /dɪˈzaɪr/

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

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

wish longing craving yearning aspiration

to want something very much

Example:

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I desire to achieve great things in my career.

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She desires only peace and quiet.

Synonym:

want wish for crave long for yearn for

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