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desire

/d/I/'z/aI//-/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

    noun.feeling

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. an inclination to want things

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    A man of many desires.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. something that is desired

    noun.state

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. 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.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. feel or have a desire for; want strongly

    verb.emotion

    Synonyms want

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. expect and wish

    verb.emotion

    Synonyms hope trust

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. express a desire for

    verb.emotion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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