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desire

/dɪzˈaɪɚ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

  1. the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
  2. an inclination to want things
    “a man of many desires”
  3. something that is desired

verb

  1. feel or have a desire for; want strongly
    “I want to go home now”
  2. expect and wish
    “I trust you will behave better from now on”
  3. express a desire for

Synonyms for desire

Words that rhyme with desire

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