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desires





VERB
ask, request
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK
not want


Example Sentences

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For Leslie Fiedler, the greatest works of American literature were those that engaged with terrible fears and forbidden desires.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Tackling my next deck, “Boundaries Make Jobs Clear,” I learn that parents’ jobs include boundaries and validation; children’s jobs are expressing desires and feelings.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The best way I can answer that question is that we take comic book runs, fan desires and unfinished business.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In these cases, the language does not imply that AI has thoughts or desires.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

"His Royal Highness Prince Cor of Archenland desires an audience of the Lady Aravis," said the Herald.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis



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