desire
B2Frequent NGSL-2UK /dɪˈzaɪə(r)/US /dɪˈzaɪər/
Meaning
noun
a strong wish to have or do something
“He now had enough money to satisfy all his desires.”
verb
to want something; to wish for something
“desire something, We all desire health and happiness.”
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“(Laughter) And for many years afterwards, I would have a desperate desire to taste ginger beer.”
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