De‐sire″, n. [F. désir, fr. désirer. See Desire, v. t.] 1. The natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy.
Unspeakable desire to see and know. Milton.
2. An expressed wish; a request; petition.
And slowly was my mother brought
To yield consent to my desire. Tennyson.
3. Anything which is desired; an object of longing.
The Desire of all nations shall come. Hag. ii. 7.
4. Excessive or morbid longing; lust; appetite.
5. Grief; regret. Chapman.
Syn. — Wish; appetency; craving; inclination; eagerness; aspiration; longing.