desire
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/dɪˈzaɪə/]
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Senses
1. desire (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To want; to wish for earnestly.
Example: I desire to speak with you.
Concept: Искушение
2. desire (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
Example: And when they founde no cause of deeth in hym, yet desired they Pilate to kyll him.
3. desire (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To want emotionally or sexually.
Example: She has desired him since they first met.
4. desire (noun) — sense 4
Definition: The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
Example: Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgement.
5. desire (noun) — sense 5
Definition: Someone or something wished for.
Example: It is my desire to speak with you.
6. desire (noun) — sense 6
Definition: Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
Example: His desire for her kept him awake at night.
Connections
Polarities
Good ↔ Evil — concept «Искушение»
No relations.
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