desire

  1. Verb.  More formal or stronger word for want.
  2. Verb.  To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
  3. Verb.  Another word for want, connoting emotion.
  4. Noun.  Someone or something wished for.
  5. Noun.  (uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
  6. Noun.  (uncountable) The feeling of desire.

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