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      desire
      noun
      (uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
      (uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
      (countable) Someone or something wished for.
      (uncountable) Motivation.
      verb
      To want; to wish for earnestly.
      To want emotionally or sexually.
      To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
      To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
      To require; to demand; to claim.
      To miss; to regret.
      Roots
      desideraredesire- · Latin · long for
      Synonyms for desire
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