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desire

[dih-zahyuhr] / dɪˈzaɪər /




VERB
ask, request
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK
not want


Usage

What are other ways to say desire? Desire, a formal verb, suggests a strong wish: They desire liberation. Wish implies the feeling of an impulse toward attainment or possession of something; the strength of the feeling may be of greater or lesser intensity: I wish I could go home. Want, usually colloquial in use, suggests a feeling of lack or need that imperatively demands fulfillment: People all over the world want peace.

Example Sentences

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He added that throughout this dispute, the BMA has "negotiated in good faith with a genuine desire to reach a resolution".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Whether it’s GLP-1 or desire for proteins, Tapatío and hot sauces enhance that experience,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

That said, given the current cease-fire, client reactions show a sense of relief and a desire to get back to fundamentals, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

She hardly shares the same flare for the dramatic, or the desire to shock and awe the press, as her husband.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Penelope’s desire to teach got the better of her.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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