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desire
noun as in want, longing
Strongest matches
noun as in request
Strong matches
verb as in want, long for
Example Sentences
His nomination has encountered scepticism, and at his initial confirmation hearing in April, members of both parties questioned Isaacman about possible conflicts of interest, budget cuts and his desire to send astronauts to Mars.
He felt an unshakable desire to play Hart, who reminded him of many of the men he’d met in theater when he first started acting.
Smith genuinely believes that the desire to listen to it made her get well.
Similarly, Klayman’s research shows that backward-looking criticism can often trigger defensiveness, which interferes with the desire to improve, as opposed to focusing on plans for improvement.
Corporate interests may also outweigh the desire to be heard on issues of public concern.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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