desire
Translation
to desire, to want, to wish for
Examples
He desires success more than anything.
He desires success more than anything.
They desire to travel the world.
They desire to travel the world.
Grammar Patterns
to desire ((sth.)) He desires fame and fortune.
to desire ((to-inf)) She desires to learn a new skill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: want, wish for, long for, crave
Etymology
From Latin 'desiderare' (to long for, wish for), possibly from 'de sidere' (from the stars), meaning 'to await what the stars will bring'.
Memory Tips
It's a stronger, more formal version of 'want'. Imagine a deep wish, as if looking up at the stars ('sidere').