desire

• اسم يدل على شعور قوي بالرغبة أو الشوق إلى شيء ما، وغالبًا ما يكون مصحوبًا بنزوع أو تطلع إليه.

A noun referring to a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something, often accompanied by a sense of longing or aspiration.

1. B1formal

   A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

   الرغبة

   • She expressed a strong desire to travel the world.
   • His desire for success motivated him to work hard.
   • The desire for freedom is universal.

   المرادفاتappetitecravingeagernesshankeringhungerlongingpassionthirsturgewantwishyearning

   الأضدادapathyaversiondislikedistasteindifferenceloathingrepulsion

2. Sexual or romantic longingB2formal

   A strong feeling of sexual attraction or romantic longing.

   الشهوة

   • He felt an intense desire for her.
   • The novel explores themes of love and desire.
   • She tried to suppress her desire for him.

   المرادفاتacheardorattractioncravinghankeringhungerinfatuationlonginglustpassionpiningthirstyearning

   الأضدادaversiondisgustindifferenceloathingrepulsion

3. Formal request or wishB2formal

   A formal expression of a wish or request.

   رغبة

   • It is my desire that you take this position.
   • The king expressed his desire for peace.
   • She made known her desire to resign.

   المرادفاتappealapplicationentreatypetitionplearequestsolicitationsupplication

• فعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن الرغبة الشديدة في شيء ما أو التطلّع إلى تحقيقه أو الحصول عليه.

A verb used to express a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something.

1. To want or wish for stronglyB1formal

   To have a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen.

   يرغب

   • She desires nothing more than peace and quiet.
   • He desires to travel the world after graduation.
   • They desire a better future for their children.

   المرادفاتcovetcravefancywant

2. To express a wish or requestB2formal

   To formally express a wish or request for something.

   التعبير عن الرغبة أو الطلب

   • The king desired the presence of his advisors.
   • She desired that the meeting be postponed.
   • He desired an explanation for the delay.

   المرادفاتaskpetitionrequestseeksolicit