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desire to do something

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  • desire — vb Desire, wish, want, crave, covet mean having a longing for something. Desire, wish, and want are often used with identical intent though in such situations (usually everyday ones) that the degree of intensity of longing or need is not at issue …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • desire — I UK [dɪˈzaɪə(r)] / US [dɪˈzaɪr] noun Word forms desire : singular desire plural desires *** Get it right: desire: When the noun desire is followed by a verb, use the infinitive (not the pattern desire of doing something ): Wrong: A child without …   English dictionary

  • desire — de|sire1 [ dı zaır ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something: ordinary human needs and desires a desire to do something: his desire to join the army desire for: their desire for peace and stability in… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Desire (emotion) — Desire is a sense of longing for a person or object or hoping for an outcome. Desire is the fire that sets action aflame. The same sense is expressed by emotions such as craving or hankering . When a person desires something or someone, their… …   Wikipedia

  • desire — [di zīr′] vt. desired, desiring [ME desiren < OFr desirer < L desiderare, orig., prob., to await from the stars < de , from + sidus, star: see SIDEREAL] 1. to wish or long for; crave; covet 2. to ask for; request 3. to want sexually vi.… …   English World dictionary

  • Desire (DC Comics) — Desire Publication information Publisher DC Comics First appearance The Sandman #10 (October 1989) …   Wikipedia

  • Desire Philosophy — Desire is identified as a philosophical problem in The Republic , a dialogue by Plato. Plato observes that people in the city should follow its leaders rather their their own interests and that therefore they must exhibit moderation. Personal… …   Wikipedia

  • Something Wicked This Way Comes (novel) — Something Wicked This Way Comes   …   Wikipedia

  • desire — ► NOUN 1) a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. 2) strong sexual feeling or appetite. ► VERB 1) strongly wish for or want. 2) want sexually. 3) archaic request or entreat. DERIV …   English terms dictionary

  • desire — [[t]dɪza͟ɪ͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦♦ desires, desiring, desired 1) N COUNT: oft N to inf, N for n A desire is a strong wish to do or have something. I had a strong desire to help and care for people... They seem to have lost their desire for life. 2) VERB: no …   English dictionary

  • desire — 1 verb (transitive not in progressive) 1 formal to want or hope for something very much: the qualities we desire in our employees | desire to do sth: Anyone desiring to vote must come to the meeting. | desire sb to do sth: The prince desired her… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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