Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
Desire
/dɪˈzaɪə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
And unto thee I came, as she desired;
The mind that thinks and desires and decides.
To get things done, stimulate competition using the desire to excel.
Etymology:
Originating from Middle English "desire (n.)," from Old French "desir," from Latin "desiderium," meaning longing, from "desiderare," "long for, demand."
Usage Statistics:
55 mentions per 1 million words 
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