desire

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desire

(noun, verb)

Meaning

a strong feeling of wanting something

Example

"Her desire to excel in her studies motivated her to work hard."

Synonyms

longingyearning

Antonyms

dislikeaversion

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'desiderare', meaning to long for.
Related word forms
  • verb: desired
  • noun: desirement

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