English · Word Candidate

desire

/dɪˈzaɪə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: desires · desiring · desired

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To want; to wish for earnestly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Muốn; mong muốn một cách chân thành

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Verb

Examples

I desire to speak with you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To put a request to (someone); to entreat.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đặt một yêu cầu với (ai đó); van xin

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Verb

Examples

And when they founde no cause of deeth in hym, yet desired they Pilate to kyll him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm giác mong muốn; một sự khao khát mạnh mẽ cho một điều gì đó

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Noun

Examples

Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgement.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Someone or something wished for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người hoặc thứ gì đó được mong muốn

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Noun

Examples

It is my desire to speak with you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “desire” mean?

To want; to wish for earnestly.

Is “desire” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.