DESIRE meaning: Intense longing or wish for

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Definitions from Wiktionary (

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▸ verb:  To want; to wish for earnestly.
▸ verb:  To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
▸ verb:  To want emotionally or sexually.
▸ verb:  To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
▸ verb:  To require; to demand; to claim.
▸ verb:  To miss; to regret.
▸ noun:  (uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
▸ noun:  (countable) Someone or something wished for.
▸ noun:  (uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
▸ noun:  (uncountable) Motivation.

Similar:

want, hope, trust, eagerness, ambition, longing, lust, inclination, motivation, passion, more...

Opposite:

aversion, repulsion, disinterest, indifference, loathing

Types:

want, need, crave, pining, longing, yearning, more...

Phrases:

Sexual desire, carnal desire, hearts desire, desire to know, heart's desire, more...

Adjectives:

sexual, strong, great, own, earnest, natural, intense, sincere, ardent, human, passionate

Colors:

red, crimson, scarlet, burgundy, ruby, maroon, rose, magenta, fuchsia, pink

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