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desire
(d/I/'z/aI//-/r )

noun (n)

  • the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state(noun.feeling)
    source: wordnet30
  • an inclination to want things(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    A man of many desires.
    source: wordnet30
  • something that is desired(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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 (v)

  • feel or have a desire for; want strongly(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    want
    source: wordnet30
  • expect and wish(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    hope, trust
    source: wordnet30
  • express a desire for(verb.emotion)
    source: wordnet30
  • To long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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