I. di-ˈzī(-ə)r, dē- verb
( de·sired ; de·sir·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French desirer, from Latin desiderare, from de- + sider-, sidus heavenly body
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1. : to long or hope for : exhibit or feel desire for
desire success
2.
a. : to express a wish for : request
they desire an immediate answer
b. archaic : to express a wish to : ask
3. obsolete : invite
4. archaic : to feel the loss of
intransitive verb
: to have or feel desire
Synonyms:
desire , wish , want , crave , covet mean to have a longing for. desire stresses the strength of feeling and often implies strong intention or aim
desires to start a new life
wish sometimes implies a general or transient longing especially for the unattainable
wishes for permanent world peace
want specifically suggests a felt need or lack
wants to have a family
crave stresses the force of physical appetite or emotional need
craves sweets
covet implies strong envious desire
covets his rise to fame
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1. : conscious impulse toward something that promises enjoyment or satisfaction in its attainment
2.
a. : longing , craving
b. : sexual urge or appetite
3. : a usually formal request or petition for some action
4. : something desired