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desire
1. verb /dɪˈzaɪə/
a) More formal or stronger word for want.

I desire to speak with you.

b) Another word for want, connoting emotion.

She has been desiring him since they first met.

2. noun /dɪˈzaɪə/
a) Someone or something wished for.

It is my desire to speak with you

b) Strong attraction, particularly romantic.

You’re my heart’s desire.

See Also: desirable, desirous

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