Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - desire
Desire
desire
n. & v. --n. 1 a an unsatisfied longing or craving. b an expression of this; a request (expressed a desire to rest). 2 lust. 3 something desired (achieved his heart's desire). --v.tr. 1 (often foll. by to + infin., or that + clause) long for; crave. 2 request (desires a cup of tea). 3 archaic pray, entreat, or command (desire him to wait). Etymology: ME f. OF desir f. desirer f. L desiderare DESIDERATE
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I. verb (~d; desiring) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ~r, from Latin desiderare, from de+ sider-, sidus heavenly body Date: 13th century transitive verb to long or hope for ; exhibit or feel ~ for , 2. to express a wish for ; request , to express a wish to ; ask, invite, to feel the loss of, intransitive verb to have or feel ~, Synonyms: see: ~ II. noun Date: 14th century conscious impulse toward something that promises enjoyment or satisfaction in its attainment, 2. longing, craving, sexual urge or appetite, a usually formal request or petition for some action, something ~d ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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