Desire
Noun, Verb
UK
/dɪˈzaɪə(r)/
US
/dɪˈzaɪər/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : A strong wish or want.
(v) : To strongly want or long for something.
(v) : To strongly want or long for something.
Example
"(n) : He felt a desire to drink coffee."
"(n) : Her desire to learn new languages helped her succeed in her international job."
"(v) : The child desired a toy so much that he asked his parents every day."
Explanation
Desire means a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for it to happen. People can desire objects (like a new phone), experiences (like travel), or emotions (like love and respect). Sometimes desire is positive, like the desire to learn, but it can also be negative if it becomes too strong or harmful. As a verb, “to desire” means to strongly want something. For example: “She desires success in love” or “They desire peace”.