Desires: meaning, definitions and examples

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desires

 

[ dษชหˆzaษชษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

strong feelings or wants

Desires are strong feelings or wants that compel us to seek out certain things or experiences. They can range from basic physical needs to complex emotional desires. Desires often drive our actions and decisions, influencing the choices we make in life.

Synonyms

aspirations, cravings, longings, wishes, yearnings

Examples of usage

  • He had a burning desire to travel the world.
  • Her desire for success motivated her to work hard.
  • The desire for love and companionship is universal.
Context #2 | Verb

to wish or long for something

To desire something means to wish or long for it. It is a strong feeling of wanting or seeking something that is important or appealing to us. People desire various things in life, such as success, love, wealth, or happiness.

Synonyms

crave, long for, seek, wish for, yearn for

Examples of usage

  • She desires a peaceful life away from the city.
  • He desires to be recognized for his talents.
  • They desire to make a positive impact on the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "desires" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desejos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคšเฅเค›เคพเคเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wรผnsche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keinginan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pragnienia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฌฒๆœ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉsirs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deseos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arzular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š•๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุบุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ touhy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรบลพby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌฒๆœ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพelje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณskir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะปะตะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arzu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deseos

Etymology

The word 'desires' originated from the Latin word 'desiderare', which means 'to long for' or 'to wish for'. The concept of desires has been a fundamental aspect of human nature throughout history, influencing individuals' choices, actions, and pursuits. From ancient philosophical discussions to modern psychological studies, desires have been explored in various contexts to understand human motivation and behavior.

See also: desirability, desirable, desired, desiring, undesirability, undesirable, undesired.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,518, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.