desire

US / dɪˈzaɪr/

UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

A2

verb

  • To wish for, hope or want something

noun

  • Thing that is wished for or wanted
  • A strong feeling of wanting something.
  • A request or wish.

other

  • To want something strongly; to wish for.

other

  • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.