Meaning & Definition of word "Desire"

noun:

• 1. A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
  • Example: Her desire for adventure led her to travel to distant lands.
• 2. An expressed wish or longing.
  • Example: He had a desire to become a successful author.
• 3. A feeling of wanting to possess or do something.
  • Example: The desire for success drove him to work longer hours.

verb:

• 1. To wish or long for; to want.
  • Example: She desires to live in a house by the beach.
• 2. To express a wish for.
  • Example: I desire peace and happiness for my family.
• 3. To feel a strong wish for something.
  • Example: He desires recognition for his hard work.