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Definition desire in American English

desire verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈzaɪr/
1

to want something

Example

Money and success are things most of us desire.

Example

We desire you to complete the work within one month of the start date.

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2

to want someone as a sexual partner

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Definition desire in American English