Definition of desire

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Desire (v. t.) The natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy..

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Velleity :: Velleity (n.) The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition.
Letch :: Letch (n.) Strong desire; passion. (Archaic).
Incompatible :: Incompatible (a.) Not compatible; so differing as to be incapable of harmonious combination or coexistence; inconsistent in thought or being; irreconcilably disagreeing; as, persons of incompatible tempers; incompatible colors, desires, ambition..
Free :: Free (superl.) Exempt from subjection to the will of others; not under restraint, control, or compulsion; able to follow one's own impulses, desires, or inclinations; determining one's own course of action; not dependent; at liberty..
Want :: Want (v. i.) That which is needed or desired; a thing of which the loss is felt; what is not possessed, and is necessary for use or pleasure..
Entice :: Entice (v. t.) To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen..
Lust :: Lust (n.) Inclination; desire.
Listless :: Listless (a.) Having no desire or inclination; indifferent; heedless; spiritless.
Aspiration :: Aspiration (n.) The act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish; high desire.
Sustained :: Suspired (a.) Ardently desired or longed for; earnestly coveted.
Satiate :: Satiate (v. t.) To full beyond natural desire; to gratify to repletion or loathing; to surfeit; to glut.
Self-denial :: Self-denial (n.) The denial of one's self; forbearing to gratify one's own desires; self-sacrifice.
Prurient :: Prurient (a.) Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious curiosity or propensity; lustful..
Sharpen :: Sharpen (a.) To make more eager; as, to sharpen men's desires..
Lest :: Lest (n.) Lust; desire; pleasure.
Passionate :: Passionate (a.) Characterized by passion; expressing passion; ardent in feeling or desire; vehement; warm; as, a passionate friendship..
Friend :: Friend (n.) One of a religious sect characterized by disuse of outward rites and an ordained ministry, by simplicity of dress and speech, and esp. by opposition to war and a desire to live at peace with all men. They are popularly called Quakers..
Hope :: Hope (n.) One who, or that which, gives hope, furnishes ground of expectation, or promises desired good..
Wish :: Wish (v. t.) To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward.
Wishly :: Wishly (adv.) According to desire; longingly; with wishes.
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