desire

US / dɪˈzaɪr/

UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

A2

noun

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

verb

  • To wish for, hope or want something
  • To want something strongly.

other

  • To feel a strong sexual attraction to someone.
  • To want something strongly.

Examples

A home of her own was something she had always very much desired.

I suddenly felt an overwhelming desire to laugh