Desire meaning

What does “desire” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“desire” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state.

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

verb

  1. feel or have a desire for; want strongly

    “I want to go home now”

    “I want my own room”

    Synonymswant
  2. expect and wish

    “I trust you will behave better from now on”

    “I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise”

    Synonymshopetrust
  3. express a desire for

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University