desired; desiring
Definition of desire
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to long or hope for : exhibit or feel desire for
desire success knew that men still desired her
2a
: to express a wish for : request
they desire an immediate answer
4
archaic
: to feel the loss of
: to have or feel desire
They may come if they so desire.
desire
nounDefinition of desire (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: conscious impulse (see impulse entry 1 sense 1) toward something that promises enjoyment or satisfaction in its attainment
ridding oneself of all desires how humans process desire
b
: sexual urge or appetite
3
: something longed or hoped for : something desired
You are my heart's desire.
4
: a usually formal request or petition for some action
at the desire of one fifth of those present — U.S. Constitution
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The first known use of desire was in the 13th century
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