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desire

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desire in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. an inclination to want things
    "a man of many desires"
    desire 
  2. the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
    desire 
  3. something that is desired
    desire 
verb
  1. feel or have a desire for; want strongly
    "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"
    desire  want 
  2. express a desire for
    desire 
  3. expect and wish
    "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
    hope  trust  desire 
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