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desire

/dɪˈsaɪər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does desire mean?

noun, verb

A strong feeling of wanting something or someone; a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment.

Example

"She felt a strong desire to travel the world after graduating from college."

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