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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 de·sire n. Pronunciation: di- ' zī(-ə)r, dē- Function: verb Inflected Form:   de·sired ; de·sir·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French desirer, from Latin desiderare, from de- + sider-, sidus heavenly body Date: 13th century transitive verb 1 : to long or hope for : exhibit or feel desire for < desire success> 2 a : to express a wish for : REQUEST <they desire an immediate answer> b archaic : to express a wish to : ASK 3 obsolete : INVITE 4 archaic : to feel the loss of intransitive verb : to have or feel desire synonyms DESIRE , WISH , WANT , CRAVE , COVET mean to have a longing for. DESIRE stresses the strength of feeling and often implies strong intention or aim < desires to start a new life>. WISH sometimes implies a general or transient longing especially for the unattainable < wishes for permanent world peace>. WANT specif. suggests a felt need or lack < wants to have a family>. CRAVE stresses the force of physical appetite or emotional need < craves sweets>. COVET implies strong envious desire < covets his rise to fame>.]]> 2 desire n. Function: noun Date: 14th century 1 : conscious impulse toward something that promises enjoyment or satisfaction in its attainment 2 a : LONGING , CRAVING b : sexual urge or appetite 3 : a usually formal request or petition for some action 4 : something desired]]>