Meaning of desire in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dəˈzaɪ(ə)r/

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1. Verb

   desire

   Definitions

   1. feel or have a desire for

   Examples

   • « want strongly »
   • « I want to go home now »
   • « I want my own room »
2. 2. expect and wish

   Examples

   • « I trust you will behave better from now on »
   • « I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise »
3. 3. express a desire for

4. Noun

   desire

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French desir (noun), desirer (verb), from Latin desiderare (see desiderate)

   Definitions

   1. the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
5. 2. an inclination to want things

   Examples

   • « a man of many desires »
6. 3. something that is desired