desire

What is the Definition of desire?

Noun:

  1. the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
  2. an inclination to want things
  3. something that is desired

Verb:

  1. feel or have a desire for; want strongly
  2. expect and wish
  3. express a desire for

How can I use desire in a sentence?

Speaking quietly so that no one else would hear, Harry told the other two about Snape's sudden, sinister desire to be a Quidditch referee.

His only desire was to see his family happy and healthy again after the tough times they had faced. - Его единственным желанием было снова видеть свою семью счастливой и здоровой после трудных времен, которые они пережили.

It shows us nothing more or less than the deepest, most desperate desire of our hearts.

Her desire to succeed kept her motivated. - Ее желание добиться успеха поддерживало ее мотивацию.


Other meanings of desire (synonyms, cognates).


ENRU
desire
  • хотеть, желание
desired
  • хотеть
  • желаемый


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