desire

Main Entry:: ¹de·sire
Pronunciation:: \di-ˈzī(-ə)r, dē-\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: de·sired; de·sir·ing
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French desirer, from Latin desiderare, from de- + sider-, sidus heavenly body
Date:: 13th century

transitive verb1: to long or hope for : exhibit or feel desire for <desire success>2 a: to express a wish for : request <they desire an immediate answer> barchaic : to express a wish to : ask3obsolete : invite4archaic : to feel the loss ofintransitive verb: to have or feel desire

synonyms desire , wish , want , crave , covet mean to have a longing for. desire stresses the strength of feeling and often implies strong intention or aim <desires to start a new life>. wish sometimes implies a general or transient longing especially for the unattainable <wishes for permanent world peace>. want specifically suggests a felt need or lack <wants to have a family>. crave stresses the force of physical appetite or emotional need <craves sweets>. covet implies strong envious desire <covets his rise to fame>.

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