desire meaning and definition

DESIRE noun

Definition of desire (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

DESIRE verb

Definition of desire (verb)

1. feel or have a desire for; want strongly
   • "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"
   • synonyms: want
2. expect and wish
   • "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
   • synonyms: hope, trust
3. express a desire for