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Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary is based on the world’s largest collection of information about the way the English language is written and spoken in our time—a citation file of over 14½ million examples of English words drawn from actual use, more than 1 million collected since the last edition. The volume also includes: well-drafted Definitions and Pronunciations, Extensive...

DESIRE stresses the strength of feeling and often implies strong intention or aim 〈desires to start a new life〉. WISH sometimes implies a general or transient longing especially for the unattainable 〈wishes for permanent world peace〉. WANT specifically suggests a felt need or lack 〈wants to have a family〉. CRAVE stresses the force of physical appetite or emotional need 〈craves sweets〉. COVET implies strong envious desire 〈covets his rise to fame〉. 2desire noun (14th century) 1 : conscious impulse
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