desire
BrE /dɪˈzaɪə(r)/ AmE /dɪˈzɛr/
noun / verb en → es
a strong feeling of wanting something or someone
deseo, anhelo, querer
- have a desire for sth/sb
Collocations desire for success · desire someone sexually
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She has a strong desire to succeed.
Ella tiene un fuerte deseo de tener éxito.
to ask for something formally or officially, especially in writing
solicitar, pedir formalmente
- desire sth from sb
Collocations desire a refund · desire an interview
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The company desires a refund.
La empresa solicita un reembolso.
to want something very much
desear, anhelar, querer
- desire sth/sb
Collocations desire success · desire someone sexually
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She desires to succeed.
Ella desea tener éxito.
to formally ask for something, especially in writing
solicitar formalmente
- desire sth from sb
Collocations desire a refund · desire an interview
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The company desires a refund.
La empresa solicita un reembolso.