Desire: meaning, definitions and examples

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desire

[ dɪˈzaɪər ]

^{Context #1}

strong feeling

A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Synonyms

craving, longing, wish, yearning

Examples of usage

I have a strong desire to travel the world.
She felt a burning desire to succeed in her career.
He couldn't resist the desire to eat the delicious cake.
We all have desires and dreams that motivate us.

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want strongly

To strongly wish for or want something.

Synonyms

crave, long for, want, yearn for

Examples of usage

She desires a peaceful life away from the city.
He desires to be the best in his field of expertise.
They desire to make a positive impact on society.

Translations

Translations of the word "desire" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desejo

🇮🇳 इच्छा

🇩🇪 Verlangen

🇮🇩 keinginan

🇺🇦 бажання

🇵🇱 pragnienie

🇯🇵 欲望 (yokubō)

🇫🇷 désir

🇪🇸 deseo

🇹🇷 arzu

🇰🇷 욕망 (yokmang)

🇸🇦 رغبة (raghba)

🇨🇿 touha

🇸🇰 túžba

🇨🇳 欲望 (yùwàng)

🇸🇮 želja

🇮🇸 löngun

🇰🇿 қалау

🇬🇪 სურვილი (survili)

🇦🇿 arzu

🇲🇽 deseo

Word origin

The word 'desire' originated from the Latin word 'desiderare', which means 'long for, wish for'. Over time, the term evolved to represent a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something. The concept of desire has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, highlighting its role in human motivation and decision-making processes.