DESIRE

I. verb (~d; desiring) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ~r, from Latin desiderare, from de- + sider-, sidus heavenly body Date: 13th century transitive verb to long or hope for ; exhibit or feel ~ for , 2. to express a wish for ; request , to express a wish to ; ask , invite , to feel the loss of, intransitive verb to have or feel ~, Synonyms: see: ~ II. noun Date: 14th century conscious impulse toward something that promises enjoyment or satisfaction in its attainment, 2. longing , craving , sexual urge or appetite, a usually formal request or petition for some action, something ~d