desire

noun
UK: /dɪˈzaɪər/
US: /dɪˈzaɪr/

  1. A strong feeling of wanting something.

    1. I have a desire for pizza, it's my favorite food at all times [ ] [ ]
    2. Her desire to learn new languages motivated her to study every day and practice. [ ] [ ]

  2. A wish or request.

    1. My only desire is to be happy now and always. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's my heart's desire to visit Japan and see all the nature there. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

want craving longing lust yearning need wish
desire verb

  1. To want something strongly.

    1. I desire a new car for my birthday party immediately. [ ] [ ]
    2. She desires to travel the world and experience different cultures. [ ] [ ]

  2. To sexually attract to someone.

    1. I desire him, and always think about when we will meet again. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people desire to be loved by someone truly deeply and forever. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desire" in English means: A strong feeling of wanting something., A wish or request..

The phonetic transcription of "desire" is /dɪˈzaɪər/ in British English and /dɪˈzaɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desire": want, craving, longing, lust, yearning, need, wish.

Example usage of "desire": "I have a desire for pizza, it's my favorite food at all times". More examples on the page.