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1 desire
1. noundesire to do something — Wunsch, etwas zu tun
I have no desire to see him — ich habe nicht den Wunsch, ihn zu sehen
2) (thing desired)she is my heart's desire — sie ist die Frau meines Herzens
3) (lust) Verlangen, das2. transitive verbhe only desired her happiness — er wollte nur ihr Glück
2) (request) wünschen3) (sexually) begehren [Mann, Frau]* * *1. noun(a wish or longing: I have a sudden desire for a bar of chocolate; I have no desire ever to see him again.) das Verlangen2. verb(to long for or feel desire for: After a day's work, all I desire is a hot bath.) verlangen- academic.ru/19878/desirable">desirable- desirability* * *de·sire[dɪˈzaɪəʳ, AM dɪˈzaɪɚ]I. vt1. (want)▪ to \desire sth etw wünschenI \desire nothing other than to be left in peace ich will nichts weiter als in Ruhe gelassen werdento achieve the \desired effect die gewünschte Wirkung erzielen▪ to \desire sb jdn begehrenII. nto express the \desire to do sth/that... den Wunsch äußern, etw zu tun/dass...to be the object of sb's \desire das Objekt von jds Begierde seinto satisfy one's \desire seine Begierde befriedigen* * *[dI'zaɪə(r)]1. nWunsch m (for nach); (= longing) Sehnsucht f (for nach); (sexual) Verlangen nt (for nach), Begehren nt (for nach)a desire for peace/revenge — ein Verlangen nt nach Frieden/Rache
I have no desire to see him — ich habe kein Verlangen, ihn zu sehen
2. vtwünschen; object sich (dat) wünschen; woman begehren; peace haben wollen, verlangen nachto have the desired effect —
it leaves something to be desired — es lässt zu wünschen übrig
* * *desire [dıˈzaıə(r)]A v/t1. wünschen, begehren, verlangen, wollen ( alle:sth of sb etwas von jemandem):desire to see sb jemanden zu sehen wünschen;desire sth (to be) done wünschen, dass etwas getan wird oder geschieht;he desires that you (should) come at once, he desires you to come at once er will, dass Sie sofort kommen;leave much (nothing) to be desired viel (nichts) zu wünschen übrig lassen;as desired wie gewünscht;if desired auf Wunsch, wenn gewünscht2. etwas ersehnen, (sehnlich) begehren3. eine Frau etc begehrento do zu tun)B v/i den Wunsch hegenC sfor nach):desire for knowledge Wissensdurst m;desire to eat Esslust f;desire to smoke Rauchverlangen2. Wunsch m, Bitte f:at his desire auf seine Bitte oder seinen Wunschfor nach)4. (sinnliche) Begierdewhat is your greatest desire? was ist dein größter Wunsch?, was wünschst du dir am meisten?* * *1. noundesire to do something — Wunsch, etwas zu tun
I have no desire to see him — ich habe nicht den Wunsch, ihn zu sehen
3) (lust) Verlangen, das2. transitive verb1) (wish) sich (Dat.) wünschen; (long for) sich sehnen nach2) (request) wünschen3) (sexually) begehren [Mann, Frau]* * *(for) n.Trieb -e m.Verlangen (nach) n.Begierde -n f.Drang ¨-e m.Verlangen n. v.begehren v.wünschen v. -
2 desire
I [dɪ'zaɪə] nжелание, мечта, стремлениеHe has all the desire in the world to help. — Он от всей души хочет помочь.
A sudden (feverish, secret, passionate) desire got hold/took possession of him. — Им овладело неожиданное (лихорадочное, тайное, страстное) желание.
It is one of his inmost/deep-rooted/natural/long-cherished desires. — Это одно из его сокровенных желаний.
- strong desire- vague desire
- irresistible desire
- earnest desire
- smb's only desire
- smb's heart's desire
- one's own desires
- against smb's desire
- desires of all people
- desire of recognition
- desire for fame
- desire for the praise of others
- eager desire for knowledge
- desire after riches
- desire to know
- desire for travelling
- desire of helping people
- without any desire
- at the desire of the majority
- in accordance with smb's desire
- by their hasty desire
- from a desire to please
- have a desire to do smth
- satisfy all his desires
- feel a violent desire
- feel little no desire for power
- have not the slightest desire to go on holiday
- nurse an evil desire
- have but one desire
- be the victim of one's desires
- get one's desire
- carry out one's desire
- humour smb's desire
- resist one's desires
- cross smb's desires
- awaken desire to do smth
- express a desire to cooperate
- cherish a desire to see the world
- restrain desires
- be burning with desire
- smb's desires are easily satisfiedUSAGE:II [dɪ'zaɪə] vжелать, мечтать, очень хотетьShe desires to remain neutral in the dispute. — Она очень не хочет принимать чью-л. сторону в споре
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3 express
ik'spres 1. verb1) (to put into words: He expressed his ideas very clearly.) uttrykke, ytre2) ((with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words: You haven't expressed yourself clearly.) uttrykke seg3) (to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc: She nodded to express her agreement.) uttrykke, gi uttrykk for4) (to send by fast (postal) delivery: Will you express this letter, please?) sende noe ekspress2. adjective1) (travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast: an express train; express delivery.) ekspress-, transport-, frakt-2) (clearly stated: You have disobeyed my express wishes.) uttrykkelig3. adverb(by express train or fast delivery service: Send your letter express.) ekspress4. noun1) (an express train: the London to Cardiff express.) ekspress(tog), hurtigtog2) (the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly: The parcel was sent by express.) ekspress, ilpost•- expression
- expressionless
- expressive
- expressiveness
- expressively
- expresswayekspress--------uttrykkeIsubst. \/ɪkˈspres\/, \/ekˈspres\/1) ekspressforsendelse, ekspresspost2) ekspresstog3) (amer.) transportfirma, fraktselskap4) ( om person og budskap) ilbudIIverb \/ɪkˈspres\/, \/ekˈspres\/1) uttrykke, uttale, gi uttrykk for2) sende (som) ekspress, sende med ilbud3) presse ut4) ( overført) presse frem, tvinge frem5) avgi, gi fra segexpress oneself uttrykke segIIIadj. \/ɪkˈspres\/, \/ekˈspres\/1) uttrykkelig, bestemt, direkte, uttrykt2) særskilt, spesielt, utelukkende3) ekspress-, il-4) (amer.) frakt-, spedisjons-, transport-at express speed ekspressfart, rekordfart, hurtigtogsfartIVadv. \/ɪkˈspres\/, \/ekˈspres\/(med) ekspress• why not send the present (by) express? -
4 desire
dɪˈzaɪə
1. сущ.
1) (страстное) желание( for), жажда( чего-л.) ;
вожделение, страсть animal desire ≈ животная страсть sexual desire ≈ сексуальное желание sincere desire ≈ искреннее желание to arouse, create, whet (a) desire ≈ возбуждать желание to feel a desire ≈ испытывать желание to satisfy a desire ≈ удовлетворять желание to stifle, suppress a desire ≈ подавлять желание (an) ardent, blind, burning, earnest, fervent, intense, keen, overwhelming, passionate, strong desire ≈ сильное желание Syn: craving, longing
2) просьба, запрос;
пожелание to express, voice a desire ≈ выражать пожелание I also send, at your desire, a full list of articles. ≈ Я также посылаю по Вашей просьбе полный список статей. Syn: petition, request
3) предмет желания, желаемое an unfulfilled desire ≈ неосуществленный замысел, несбывшаяся мечта, неисполненное желание The desire of all nations shall come. ≈ Исполнится мечта/желание всех народов. Syn: wish
2. гл.
1) испытывать сильное желание, жаждать, мечтать;
очень хотеть to deeply, fervently, strongly desire ≈ сильно желать She desires to remain neutral in the dispute. ≈ Она очень не хочет принимать чью-л. сторону в споре. Syn: wish, long, covet, crave
2) просить, требовать;
умолять, упрашивать He desired Velarde would write to the court. ≈ Он очень просил, чтобы Велард написал в суд. Syn: request, pray, entreat( сильное) желание - * for knowledge жажда знаний - * to do smth. желание сделать что-л. - to have /to feel/ no * for smth. /to do smth./ не иметь желания /охоты/ сделать что-л. - to satisfy /to meet/ smb.'s *s удовлетворять чьи-л. желания желание, страсть;
вожделение - consumed with * (весь) во власти желания, пожираемый страстью просьба, пожелание - by * по просьбе, по указанию - in accordance with your *(s), at your * в соответствии с вашим пожеланием;
по вашему желанию /требованию/ предмет желания;
мечта - to have /to get/ one's * добиться своего;
добиться осуществления своих желаний желать;
испытывать желание, хотеть - to * peace хотеть мира - to * glory жаждать славы - to * to be left alone, to * that one should be left alone хотеть /желать/ остаться одному - since you * it если вам так хочется - it leaves much to be *d это оставляет желать лучшего - to be all that can be *d быть пределом желаний, не оставлять желать ничего лучшего (настоятельно) просить;
выражать желание;
требовать - to * an explanation (по) требовать объяснений - I * you to go at once прошу вас ехать немедленно - * Mr. Jones to come in попросите м-ра Джонса (войти) ~ просьба;
пожелание;
at your desire по вашей просьбе desire (сильное) желание (for) ~ желание ~ желать;
хотеть;
to leave much to be desired оставлять желать много лучшего ~ желать ~ пожелание ~ предмет желания;
мечта ~ просить, требовать;
I desire you to go at once я требую (прошу), чтобы вы пошли немедленно ~ просить ~ просьба;
пожелание;
at your desire по вашей просьбе ~ просьба ~ страсть, вожделение ~ требовать express a ~ for выражать желание ~ просить, требовать;
I desire you to go at once я требую (прошу), чтобы вы пошли немедленно ~ желать;
хотеть;
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5 have
1. n имущиеthe haves and have-nots — богатые и бедные; имущие и неимущие
2. n разг. обман, надувательство3. v иметьall I have — всё, что у меня есть
I have no words to express … — у меня не хватает слов, чтобы выразить …
I had my work to do — мне надо было сделать работу; у меня ещё была работа
4. v обладать, иметь5. v состоять из; иметь в качестве составной или неотъемлемой частиto have the duty — нести вахту, стоять на часах
to have the say-so — иметь власть, распоряжаться
6. v получатьthey had no news of him — они не получали о нём известий, они ничего не слышали о нём
7. v приобретать8. v узнавать9. v добиваться10. v зарабатывать11. v находиться; иметьсяto have good health — быть здоровым, иметь крепкое здоровье
12. v происходить, случаться13. v знать; уметьhave you no manner? — вы что, не умеете вести себя?
14. v разг. усваивать, понимать; найти решениеhave you decided? — вы приняли решение?; вы решились на что-нибудь?
15. v взять в жёны или мужьяto have a nose for news — умение выведать всё, что случилось
to have the world before one — иметь перед собой всю жизнь;
have you got all you require? — у вас есть всё, что нужно ?
16. v приниматьto have a bath — принимать ванну; мыться, купаться
17. v взять, принятьto have the best of it — взять верх, победить, одолеть
18. v разг. одолеть, взять верх, победитьrather, we have won — наоборот, мы победили
to have the victory — одержать победу, победить
to have the upper hand — одержать верх, одолеть, выиграть
19. v разг. обмануть, обойти, перехитритьI am afraid you have been done — боюсь, что вас обманули
Синонимический ряд:1. bear (verb) bear; beget; bring forth; deliver; possess2. bribe (verb) bribe; buy; buy off; fix; sop; square; tamper with3. carry (verb) carry; display; exhibit4. command (verb) boast; command5. engage (verb) carry on; engage; indulge; partake; participate6. fool (verb) beguile; betray; bluff; deceive; delude; dupe; fool; humbug; mislead; trick7. get (verb) acquire; annex; chalk up; compass; gain; get; land; obtain; pick up; procure; pull; receive; secure; take; win8. give (verb) give; hold; organize; stage9. include (verb) comprise; consist of; contain; embody; embrace; encompass; include; involve; subsume; take in10. know (verb) appreciate; apprehend; cognize; comprehend; fathom; grasp; know; understand11. let (verb) allow; leave; let; permit; suffer12. must (verb) must; need; ought; should13. outwit (verb) outfox; outgeneral; outjockey; outmaneuver; outreach; outslick; outsmart; outthink; outwit; overreach; undo14. own (verb) enjoy; occupy; own; possess; retain15. see (verb) endure; experience; feel; go through; meet with; see; sustain; taste; undergo16. state (verb) assert; asseverate; aver; maintain; state; testifyАнтонимический ряд:cancel; covet; desire; discard; exclude; forego; lack; lose; miss; need; reject; want -
6 to have a desire to do smth
to have (to express) a desire to do smth иметь (выразить) желание сделать что-либоEnglish-Russian combinatory dictionary > to have a desire to do smth
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7 wish
1. transitive verbI wish I was or were rich — ich wollte od. (geh.) wünschte, ich wäre reich
I do wish he would come — wenn er nur kommen würde
I wish you would shut up — es wäre mir lieb, wenn du den Mund hieltest
‘wish you were here’ — (on postcard) "schade, dass du nicht hier bist"
I wish to go — ich möchte od. will gehen
I wish you to stay — ich möchte od. will, dass du bleibst
3) (say that one hopes somebody will have something) wünschenwish somebody luck/success — etc. jemandem Glück/Erfolg usw. wünschen
wish somebody good morning/a happy birthday — jemandem guten Morgen sagen/zum Geburtstag gratulieren
wish somebody ill/well — jemandem [etwas] Schlechtes/alles Gute wünschen
4) (coll.): (foist)2. intransitive verbwish somebody/something on somebody — jemandem jemanden/etwas aufhalsen (ugs.)
come on, wish! — nun, wünsch dir was!
wish for something — sich (Dat.) etwas wünschen
what more could one wish for? — was will man mehr?
3. nounthey have everything they could possibly wish for — sie haben alles, was sie sich (Dat.) nur wünschen können
1) Wunsch, derher wish is that... — es ist ihr Wunsch od. sie wünscht, dass...
I have no [great/particular] wish to go — ich habe keine [große/besondere] Lust zu gehen
make a wish — sich (Dat.) etwas wünschen
with best/[all] good wishes, with every good wish — mit den besten/allen guten Wünschen (on, for zu)
2) (thing desired)get or have one's wish — seinen Wunsch erfüllt bekommen
at last he has [got] his wish — endlich ist sein Wunsch in Erfüllung gegangen
Phrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/93821/wish_away">wish away* * *[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) wünschen2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) wollen2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) der Wunsch3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) die Glückwünsche (pl.)•- wishful thinking- wishing-well* * *[wɪʃ]I. n<pl -es>against the \wishes of the party members gegen den Willen der Parteimitgliederit was your mother's dearest/greatest/last \wish es war der sehnlichste/größte/letzte Wunsch deiner Mutteryour \wish is my command! dein Wunsch sei mir Befehl! humto express a \wish einen Wunsch äußernto have a \wish sich dat etwas wünschento have no \wish to do sth keine Lust haben [o geh nicht das Verlangen verspüren], etw zu tunhe had no \wish to go through the experience again er wollte diese Erfahrung nicht noch einmal durchmachenI've no \wish to be offensive, but... ich möchte niemandem zu nahe treten, aber...may all your \wishes come true mögen alle deine Wünsche in Erfüllung gehenwell, you've got your \wish, here we are in Paris nun, jetzt hast du deinen Willen — wir sind in Paristo grant sb a \wish jdm einen Wunsch erfüllento make a \wish sich dat etwas wünschen3. (regards)▪ \wishes pl Grüße plgood \wishes for your time at university alles Gute für deine Zeit an der Universitätwith best \wishes mit den besten Wünschento give [or send] sb one's best \wishes jdn herzlich grüßen [lassen], jdm die besten Wünsche ausrichten [lassen]please send her my best \wishes for a speedy recovery richten Sie ihr bitte meine besten Wünsche für eine baldige Genesung aus geh4.▶ if \wishes were horses[, then beggars would ride] ( saying) wenn das Wörtchen wenn nicht wär'[, wär' mein Vater Millionär] provII. vt1. (be desirous)▪ to \wish sth etw wünschenwhatever you \wish was immer du möchtestif that is what you \wish, you shall have it wenn es das ist, was du möchtest, dann sollst du es habenI \wish I hadn't said that ich wünschte, ich hätte das nicht gesagtI do \wish you wouldn't keep calling me ich möchte, dass du endlich aufhörst, mich anzurufenI \wish she'd shut up for a minute! wenn sie doch nur für einen Moment den Mund halten würde!▪ to \wish to do sth etw tun wollenI \wish to make a complaint ich möchte mich beschwerenwe don't \wish to be disturbed wir möchten nicht gestört werdenwhat do you \wish me to do? was kann ich für Sie tun?passengers \wishing to take the Kings Cross train... Passagiere für den Zug nach Kings Cross...I don't \wish to worry you, but... ich möchte Sie nicht beunruhigen, aber...I don't \wish to appear rude, but... ich möchte nicht unhöflich erscheinen, aber...without \wishing to appear overcritical,... ohne allzu kritisch erscheinen zu wollen,...▪ to [not] \wish sth [up]on sb jdm etw [nicht] wünschenI wouldn't \wish it on my worst enemy! das würde ich nicht einmal meinem schlimmsten Feind wünschen!I \wish you were here ich wünschte, du wärst hierI \wished the day over ich wünschte, der Tag wäre schon vorbeishe \wished herself anywhere but there sie wünschte sich möglichst weit wegsometimes I \wished myself dead manchmal wollte ich am liebsten tot sein▪ to \wish sb sth jdm etw wünschento \wish sb happy birthday jdm zum Geburtstag gratulierento \wish sb merry Christmas jdm frohe Weihnachten wünschento \wish sb goodnight jdm [eine] gute Nacht wünschento \wish sb a safe journey/luck/every success jdm eine gute Reise/Glück/viel Erfolg wünschento \wish sb well/ill jdm [viel] Glück [o alles Gute] /nur Schlechtes wünschenIII. vi1. (want) wollen, wünschen[just] as you \wish [ganz] wie Sie wünschenif you \wish wenn Sie es wünschen▪ to \wish for sth etw wünschen [o wollen]what more could you \wish for? was kann man sich mehr wünschen?we couldn't have \wished for a better start wir hätten uns keinen besseren Start wünschen könnenthey've got everything a normal person could \wish for sie haben alles, was sich ein normaler Mensch nur wünschen kann* * *[wɪʃ]1. n1) Wunsch m (for nach)I have no great wish to see him — ich habe kein Bedürfnis or keine große Lust, ihn zu sehen
to make a wish — sich (dat) etwas wünschen
well, you got your wish —
2) wishesplplease give him my good wishes — bitte grüßen Sie ihn (vielmals) von mir, bitte richten Sie ihm meine besten Wünsche aus
2. vt1) (= want) wünschenI do not wish it — ich möchte or wünsche (form) es nicht
he wishes to be alone/to see you immediately — er möchte allein sein/dich sofort sehen
I wish you to be present — ich wünsche, dass Sie anwesend sind
do you wish more coffee, sir? ( Scot form ) — hätten Sie gern or wünschen Sie noch Kaffee?
2) (= desire, hope, desire sth unlikely) wünschen, wollenI wish the play would begin — ich wünschte or wollte, das Stück finge an
I wish you'd be quiet — ich wünschte or wollte, du wärest ruhig
how he wished that his wife was or were there — wie sehr er sich (dat) wünschte, dass seine Frau hier wäre
wish you were here — ich wünschte or wollte, du wärest hier
3) (= entertain wishes towards sb) wünschento wish sb well/ill — jdm Glück or alles Gute/Schlechtes or Böses wünschen
to wish sb good luck/happiness — jdm viel Glück or alles Gute/Glück (und Zufriedenheit) wünschen
4) (= bid, express wish) wünschento wish sb a pleasant journey/good morning/merry Christmas — jdm eine gute Reise/guten Morgen/frohe Weihnachten wünschen
5)to wish a wish — sich (dat) etwas wünschen
he wished himself anywhere but there —
3. vi(= make a wish) sich (dat) etwas wünschento wish upon a star (liter) — sich (dat) bei einer Sternschnuppe etwas wünschen
* * *wish [wıʃ]A v/t1. wollen, wünschen:I wish I were there ich wollte, ich wäre dort;wish o.s. home sich nach Hause sehnen;wish sb to do sth wünschen, dass jemand etwas tut2. hoffen:it is to be wished es ist zu hoffen oder zu wünschen3. jemandem Glück, Spaß etc wünschen:wish sb well (ill) jemandem Gutes (Böses) wünschen, jemandem wohlwollen (übelwollen);wish sb good morning jemandem guten Morgen wünschen;wish sb (sth) on sb jemandem jemanden (etwas) aufhalsen;I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy das würde ich nicht einmal meinem ärgsten Feind wünschen; → birthday A, joy A 1, luck A 2to do zu tun)I have been wishing for you to come ich habe mir gewünscht, dass du kommst;he cannot wish for anything better er kann sich nichts Besseres wünschen;as you wish wie Sie wünschen oder wollenC s1. Wunsch m:c) (das) Gewünschte:you shall have your wish du sollst haben, was du dir wünschst;what’s your Christmas wish? was wünschst du dir zu Weihnachten?;if wishes were horses, beggars would ride (Sprichwort) es hat keinen Sinn, sich Unmögliches zu wünschen; → father A 52. pl (gute) Wünsche pl, Glückwünsche pl* * *1. transitive verb1) (desire, hope) wünschenI wish I was or were rich — ich wollte od. (geh.) wünschte, ich wäre reich
I wish you would shut up — es wäre mir lieb, wenn du den Mund hieltest
‘wish you were here’ — (on postcard) "schade, dass du nicht hier bist"
I wish to go — ich möchte od. will gehen
I wish you to stay — ich möchte od. will, dass du bleibst
3) (say that one hopes somebody will have something) wünschenwish somebody luck/success — etc. jemandem Glück/Erfolg usw. wünschen
wish somebody good morning/a happy birthday — jemandem guten Morgen sagen/zum Geburtstag gratulieren
wish somebody ill/well — jemandem [etwas] Schlechtes/alles Gute wünschen
4) (coll.): (foist)2. intransitive verbwish somebody/something on somebody — jemandem jemanden/etwas aufhalsen (ugs.)
come on, wish! — nun, wünsch dir was!
wish for something — sich (Dat.) etwas wünschen
3. nounthey have everything they could possibly wish for — sie haben alles, was sie sich (Dat.) nur wünschen können
1) Wunsch, derher wish is that... — es ist ihr Wunsch od. sie wünscht, dass...
I have no [great/particular] wish to go — ich habe keine [große/besondere] Lust zu gehen
make a wish — sich (Dat.) etwas wünschen
with best/[all] good wishes, with every good wish — mit den besten/allen guten Wünschen (on, for zu)
get or have one's wish — seinen Wunsch erfüllt bekommen
at last he has [got] his wish — endlich ist sein Wunsch in Erfüllung gegangen
Phrasal Verbs:* * *v.wünschen v. n.Wunsch -¨e m. -
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I 1. [wɪʃ]to grant sb.'s wish — esaudire il desiderio di qcn.
2.I have no wish to disturb you — form. non desidero disturbarvi
II 1. [wɪʃ]good o best wishes con i migliori auguri; (ending letter) (i più) cordiali saluti; please give him my best wishes — ti prego di porgergli i miei migliori auguri
2) (express congratulations, greetings) augurare2.to wish sb. joy o happiness augurare a qcn. di essere felice; to wish sb. joy with sth., sb. iron. augurare a qcn. buona fortuna con qcs., qcn.; we wished each other goodbye and good luck ci salutammo e ci augurammo a vicenda buona fortuna; I wished him well — gli augurai ogni bene
1) (desire, want) volere, desiderare2) (in fairy story or ritual) esprimere un desiderio•- wish on* * *[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) desiderare2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) volere3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) augurare2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) desiderio2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) desiderio3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) augurio•- wishing-well* * *I 1. [wɪʃ]to grant sb.'s wish — esaudire il desiderio di qcn.
2.I have no wish to disturb you — form. non desidero disturbarvi
II 1. [wɪʃ]good o best wishes con i migliori auguri; (ending letter) (i più) cordiali saluti; please give him my best wishes — ti prego di porgergli i miei migliori auguri
2) (express congratulations, greetings) augurare2.to wish sb. joy o happiness augurare a qcn. di essere felice; to wish sb. joy with sth., sb. iron. augurare a qcn. buona fortuna con qcs., qcn.; we wished each other goodbye and good luck ci salutammo e ci augurammo a vicenda buona fortuna; I wished him well — gli augurai ogni bene
1) (desire, want) volere, desiderare2) (in fairy story or ritual) esprimere un desiderio•- wish on -
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[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) ønske2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) vil gerne; ville gerne3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) ønske2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) ønske2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) ønske3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) ønske•- wishing-well* * *[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) ønske2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) vil gerne; ville gerne3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) ønske2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) ønske2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) ønske3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) ønske•- wishing-well -
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1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) desear (que)2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) querer, desear3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) desear
2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) deseo2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) deseo3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) deseo, saludo, recuerdo•- wishing-well
wish1 n deseoto make a wish pedir un deseo / pensar un deseowish2 vb1. querer2. desear3. ojalátr[wɪʃ]1 (want) querer, desear■ I wish I was rich! ¡ojalá fuera rico!2 formal use (demand, want) querer3 (hope) desear1 desear ( for, -)2 formal use (want) querer1 deseo1 (greeting) deseos nombre masculino plural; (in letter) saludos nombre masculino plural, recuerdos nombre masculino pluralwith best wishes from... saludos cordiales de..., recuerdos de...\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto make a wish pedir un deseoto wish somebody well / wish somebody all the best desear buena suerte a alguienwish you were here ojalá estuvieras aquíyour wish is my command sus deseos son órdenes para míwish ['wɪʃ] vt1) want: desear, querer2)to wish (something) for : desearthey wished me well: me desearon lo mejorwish vi1) : pedir (como deseo)2) : quereras you wish: como quieraswish n1) : deseo mto grant a wish: conceder un deseo2) wishes npl: saludos mpl, recuerdos mplto send best wishes: mandar muchos recuerdosv.• dar los buenos días v.• desear v.• querer v.(§pret: quis-) fut/c: querr-•)n.• anhelo s.m.• desear s.m.• deseo s.m.• voto s.m.wɪʃ
I
a) ( desire) deseo mto make a wish — pedir* un deseo
her wish came true — su deseo se hizo realidad, se le cumplió el deseo
his last o dying wish — su última voluntad
your wish is my command — (set phrase) tus deseos son órdenes (fr hecha)
wish to + INF: I've no wish to upset you, but... no quisiera disgustarte, pero...; I've no great wish to see the play — no tengo muchas ganas de ver la obra
give your mother my best wishes — dale a tu madre muchos recuerdos de mi parte, cariños a tu madre (AmL)
best wishes, Jack — saludos or un abrazo de Jack
II
1.
a) ( desire fervently) desearto wish (THAT): I wish I hadn't come ojalá no hubiera venido!; I wish I were rich ojalá fuera rico!; she wished she hadn't told him lamentó habérselo dicho; I wish you wouldn't say things like that me disgusta mucho que digas esas cosas; I do wish you'd told me before! — me lo podrías haber dicho antes!
b) ( want) (frml) desear (frml), querer*should you wish to do so... — si así lo deseara... (frml)
to wish somebody/something to + INF — desear que alguien/algo (+ subj) (frml)
c) ( want for somebody) desearto wish somebody good night — darle* las buenas noches a alguien
to wish somebody well — desearle suerte or lo mejor a alguien
2.
via) ( make magic wish) pedir* un deseob) (want, desire)as you wish, sir — como usted mande or diga, señor
Phrasal Verbs:- wish for[wɪʃ]1. N1) (=desire, will) deseo mthey are sincere in their wish to make amends for the past — son sinceros en su deseo de enmendar el pasado
their wish for peace is sincere, they are sincere in their wish for peace — son sinceros en sus deseos de paz
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he did it against my wishes — lo hizo en contra de mis deseos or mi voluntadto go against sb's wishes — ir en contra de los deseos or la voluntad de algn
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his wish came true — su deseo se hizo realidad•
it is her dearest wish to go there one day — su mayor deseo es ir allí un día•
his dying wish was to be buried here — su última voluntad fue que lo enterraran aquí•
she expressed a wish that the money be donated to charity — manifestó su deseo de que el dinero se donara a instituciones benéficas•
the fairy granted her three wishes — el hada le concedió tres deseos•
I have no great wish to go — no tengo muchas ganas de ir, no me apetece mucho irdeath 2.•
to make a wish — pedir un deseo2) (in letters, greetings)(with) best wishes — saludos, recuerdos
best wishes or all good wishes for a happy birthday — te deseamos un feliz cumpleaños, nuestros mejores deseos para un feliz cumpleaños
(with) best wishes for Christmas and the New Year — (con) nuestros mejores deseos or frm augurios para la Navidad y el Año Nuevo
the Prime Minister has sent a message of good wishes to the French president — el Primer Ministro ha mandado un mensaje de buena voluntad al presidente francés
2. VT1)I wish (=if only) —
I wish I could! — ¡ojalá pudiera!
"did you go?" - "I wish I had" — -¿fuiste? -¡ya me hubiera gustado! or -¡ojalá!
I wish I hadn't said that — siento haber dicho eso, ojalá no hubiera dicho eso
I do wish you'd let me help — ¿por qué no me dejas que te ayude?
I wish you wouldn't shout — me gustaría que no gritaras, a ver si dejas de gritar
2) (other subjects, other tenses)she wishes that she could go to school like other children — le gustaría poder ir a la escuela como otros niños
I bet you wish you were still working here! — ¡apuesto a que te gustaría seguir trabajando aquí todavía!
3)to wish sb sth: to wish sb good luck/a happy Christmas — desear buena suerte/felices pascuas a algn
wish me luck! — ¡deséame suerte!
I wish you all possible happiness — os/te deseo la más completa felicidad
•
to wish sb well/ ill, we wish her well in her new job — le deseamos todo lo mejor en su nuevo trabajoI don't wish her ill or any harm — no le deseo ningún mal
4)• to wish sth on sb — desear algo a algn
5) frm (=want) querer, desear frmI do not wish it — no lo quiero, no lo deseo frm
to wish to do sth — querer or frm desear hacer algo
I wish to be alone — quiero or frm deseo estar solo
I wish to be told when he comes — quiero or frm deseo que se me avisen cuando llegue
I don't wish to sound mean, but... — no quisiera parecer tacaño, pero...
without wishing to be unkind, you must admit she's not the most interesting company — sin ánimo de ser cruel, tienes que admitir que no es una persona muy interesante
to wish sb to do sth — querer or frm desear que algn haga algo
what do you wish me to do? — ¿qué quieres or frm deseas que haga?
3. VI1) (=make a wish) pedir un deseo•
to wish for sth — desear algowhat more could one wish for? — ¿qué más se puede pedir or desear?
•
"of course you're earning a lot, aren't you?" - "I wish!" — -claro que ganas un montón, ¿verdad? -¡ojalá!2) frm (=want)•
(just) as you wish — como quieras, como usted desee frm4.CPDwish fulfilment N —
daydreams are a sort of wish fulfilment — las fantasías son una especie de satisfacción de los deseos
top of my wish list is... — mi deseo principal es...
* * *[wɪʃ]
I
a) ( desire) deseo mto make a wish — pedir* un deseo
her wish came true — su deseo se hizo realidad, se le cumplió el deseo
his last o dying wish — su última voluntad
your wish is my command — (set phrase) tus deseos son órdenes (fr hecha)
wish to + INF: I've no wish to upset you, but... no quisiera disgustarte, pero...; I've no great wish to see the play — no tengo muchas ganas de ver la obra
give your mother my best wishes — dale a tu madre muchos recuerdos de mi parte, cariños a tu madre (AmL)
best wishes, Jack — saludos or un abrazo de Jack
II
1.
a) ( desire fervently) desearto wish (THAT): I wish I hadn't come ojalá no hubiera venido!; I wish I were rich ojalá fuera rico!; she wished she hadn't told him lamentó habérselo dicho; I wish you wouldn't say things like that me disgusta mucho que digas esas cosas; I do wish you'd told me before! — me lo podrías haber dicho antes!
b) ( want) (frml) desear (frml), querer*should you wish to do so... — si así lo deseara... (frml)
to wish somebody/something to + INF — desear que alguien/algo (+ subj) (frml)
c) ( want for somebody) desearto wish somebody good night — darle* las buenas noches a alguien
to wish somebody well — desearle suerte or lo mejor a alguien
2.
via) ( make magic wish) pedir* un deseob) (want, desire)as you wish, sir — como usted mande or diga, señor
Phrasal Verbs:- wish for -
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[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) želeti (si)2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) želeti3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) želeti2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) želja2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) želja3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) dobre želje•- wishing-well* * *I [wiš]nounželja; voščilo; volja, težnja, hrepenenje, koprnenje, sla ( for po, za); predmet želja, želeni predmetwishes plural (dobre) želje, pozdravigood, best wishes — dobre, najboljše želje (voščila)he has had his wish — dobil je, kar je želelif wishes were horses beggars might ride figuratively od dobrih želja še nihče ni bil sitthe wish is father to the thought — človek hitro verjame, kar želi; kar človek želi, to mu hitro na pamet prideII [wiš]1.transitive verbželeti (si), hoteti, zahtevati; srčno (goreče, vneto, iskreno) prositi, hrepeneti po, koprneti poI wish I had... — hotel bi imeti...I wish I were a hundred miles away — hotel bi biti (škoda, da nisem) 100 milj pročI wish (that) it would rain — želel bi (si), da bi deževaloI wish you to go now — prosim te, da zdaj grešto wish s.o. well — dobro želeti komu, dobro misliti s komhe wished himself dead — želel si je, da bi bil mrtevit is to be wished that... — želeti je, da...he is not the man to wish ill to anybody — on ni človek, ki bi komurkoli želel kaj slabegato wish s.th. on s.o. — želeti komu kaj (slabega);2.intransitive verbželeti, izraziti željoto wish for s.th. — imeti željo (poželenje) po, želeti kajthis leaves nothing to be wished for — to je brez pomanjkljivosti, je dovršeno, brez hibe -
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wiʃ 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) ønske (seg)2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) ønske (å), ville gjerne, vil3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) ønske lykke til2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) ønske(mål)2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) ønske3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) hilsen, (ønske) alt godt•- wishing-wellønskeIsubst. \/wɪʃ\/ønske, lengsel, lyst, viljeact upon somebody's wishes handle i overensstemmelse med noens ønskerbest wishes varme hilsener, beste ønsker, hilsentil lykkeif wishes were horses, beggars would ride hvis bare ens ønsker ble oppfylt, ville alt gå av seg selvmake a wish ønske (seg noe)meet somebody's wishes oppfylle noens ønskerthe wish is father to the thought man tror det man ønsker å trowish for ønske om, lyst til, lengsel etter, vilje tilwishes ønskerhilsenerIIverb \/wɪʃ\/1) ønske, ha lyst til, ville2) ønske (seg noe)• close your eyes and wish!3) ønske, unne, villeas you wish som du vilhave somebody wished on oneself få noen på nakkenwish for ønske, lengte etter, trakte etterwish somebody further ( hverdagslig) ønske noen dit pepperen grorwish somebody joy lykkønske noen, ønske noen lykke til• I wish you joy of it!lykke til med det, da!wish somebody well ønske noen alt godtwish something on someone prakke noe på noen, lesse noe over på noen, påtvinge noen noeønske at noe skal skje med noenwish to God\/Heaven that ønske ved Gud at, håpe inderlig atwish to goodness håpe inderlig(don't) you wish (amer., hverdagslig, ironisk) du kan jo tro det, det er ønsketekning• you think the teacher's sick today? you wish! -
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[wɪʃ] 1. npragnienie nt; ( specific) życzenie nt2. vtI wish I were/I had been … — żałuję, że nie jestem/nie byłem …
best wishes — ( for birthday etc) najlepsze życzenia
with best wishes — ( in letter) łączę pozdrowienia
to make a wish — pomyśleć ( perf) sobie (jakieś) życzenie
to wish for — życzyć (zażyczyć perf) sobie (w myślach) +gen
* * *[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) pragnąć, wyrazić życzenie2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) życzyć sobie3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) życzyć2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) pragnienia2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) życzenie3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) życzenie•- wishing-well -
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[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) óska2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) vilja, óska eftir3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) óska e-m e-s2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) ósk, löngun2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) ósk3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) kveðja, ósk•- wishing-well -
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kívánság, óhaj, vágy to wish: szeretne, óhajt, áhít, kíván, vágyódik, akar* * *[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) óhajt2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) akar3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) kíván2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) vágy2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) kívánság3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) kívánság•- wishing-well -
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[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) desejar2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) desejar3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) desejar2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) desejo2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) desejo3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) votos•- wishing-well* * *[wiʃ] n 1 desejo, vontade, anseio, anelo. give him his wish / faça-lhe a vontade. she had a wish for it / ela o desejou. 2 expressão de desejo ou vontade, pedido, ordem. 3 wishes votos, saudações. • vt+vi desejar, ter vontade de, querer, almejar. we wish you all good luck / nós lhe desejamos boa sorte. this is a problem I would not wish on my worst enemy / este é um problema que não desejo ao meu pior inimigo. I don’t wish to interrupt / desculpe-me interromper. I wish I were dead / eu bem que queria estar morto. as heart could wish à vontade. as might be wished como seria de desejar. carry out my wishes! execute minhas ordens! his last wishes sua última vontade. to make a wish formular um desejo, pensar em algo que se deseja. with all good wishes, our best wishes com os melhores votos. -
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n. dilek, istek, arzu, isteme, umut————————v. istemek, dilemek, umut etmek* * *1. dile (v.) 2. dilek (n.)* * *[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) istemek, dilemek2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) arzu etmek, istemek3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) dilemek, dilekte bulunmak2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) istek, arzu2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) dilek, istek3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) dilek, temenni•- wishing-well -
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• toivomus• toivotella• toivottaa• toive• toivoa• toivotus• odottaa hartaasti• ikävöidä• janota• havitella• himoita• hinkua• vetoomus• elättää toivoa• esittää toivomus• anomus• pyyntö• pyytää• pyyde• tavoitella• halu• haave• halata• haluta• mieliä• mieltymys• mielihalu• mieliteko• mieli• tahtoa• tahto• kärkkyä* * *wiʃ 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) toivoa2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) haluta3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) toivottaa2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) haave2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) toivomus3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) toivotukset, terveiset•- wishing-well -
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[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) vēlēties2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) vajadzēt; gribēt3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) vēlēt2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) vēlēšanās2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) vēlēšanās3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) vēlējums•- wishing-well* * *vēlējums, vēlēšanās; vēlēties; vēlēt -
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[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) norėti, trokšti2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) norėti, pageidauti3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) linkėti2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) noras, troškimas2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) noras, pageidavimas3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) linkėjimai•- wishing-well
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express — adj *explicit, definite, specific, categorical Analogous words: expressed, voiced, uttered (see EXPRESS vb): lucid, *clear, perspicuous: distinct, plain (see EVIDENT): precise, exact, accurate (see CORRECT) Contrasted words: implicit,… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
desire — I. verb (desired; desiring) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French desirer, from Latin desiderare, from de + sider , sidus heavenly body Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. to long or hope for ; exhibit or feel desire for < desire succe … New Collegiate 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
express — 1 /Ik spres/ verb (T) 1 IN WORDS to tell people what you are feeling or thinking by using words: Bill s never been afraid to express his opinions. | express sympathy/fear/anger etc: Parents have expressed their concerns about their children s… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
desire — de·sire vt de·sired, de·sir·ing: to wish for earnestly see also precatory ◇ Courts have variously interpreted desire in wills to indicate either a direction of the testator that must be followed or merely an expression of what the testator hoped… … Law dictionary
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 [dıˈzaıə US ˈzaır] n 1.) [U and C] a strong hope or wish desire to do sth ▪ a strong desire to win desire for ▪ a desire for knowledge desire that ▪ It was Harold s desire that he should be buried next to his wife. express/show a desire … Dictionary of contemporary English
desire — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ burning, deep, fervent, fierce, great, intense, passionate, strong, urgent ▪ … Collocations dictionary
express — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} verb ADVERB ▪ well ▪ Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well. ▪ fully ▪ She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. ▪ forcefully … Collocations dictionary
desire — noun a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. ↘strong sexual feeling or appetite. ↘something desired. verb strongly wish for or want. ↘want sexually. ↘archaic express a wish to (someone). Origin ME: from… … English new terms dictionary
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