B1nounemotionspsychology
US/dɪˈzaɪr/
UK/dɪˈzaɪə/
a strong feeling of wanting something
In context
She has a strong desire to study abroad.
He had no desire to go back to his old job.
The desire for a better life brought many people to the city.
Words that go with desire
adjective + noun
- strong desireHe had a strong desire to prove himself.
- no desireI have no desire to argue with you.
noun + preposition
- desire forThere is a growing desire for healthy food.
- desire toHer desire to help others led her to nursing.
verb + noun
- express a desireMany students expressed a desire to learn coding.