Desire, wish, want, crave, covet mean to have a longing for. Desire stresses the strength of feeling and often implies strong intention or aim. See examples of desire used in a sentence.
A desire is a strong wish to do or have something. I had a strong desire to help and care for people. There are eight meanings listed in oed's entry for the noun desire, one of which is labelled obsolete.
Desire is a strong feeling, worthy or unworthy, that impels to the attainment or possession of something that is (in reality or imagination) within reach: Jan 21, 2026explore 165+ synonyms for desire. Desire is a strong feeling or longing for something that is typically seen as positive or pleasurable.
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