What is the meaning of desire?

noun

  • The feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state.
  • An inclination to want things.
    • usage: "a man of many desires"
  • Something that is desired.

verb

  • Feel or have a desire for; want strongly.
    • usage: "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"
  • Expect and wish.
    • usage: "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
  • Express a desire for. .
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