CEFR B2 · Springboard vocabulary

desire

/dɪˈzaɪər/ 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Desire is a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen. It often implies a deep longing or aspiration.

Synonyms

longing craving wish aspiration yearning

Antonyms

aversion dislike repulsion indifference hatred

Translations

desire in your language

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عربي

الرغبة هي شعور قوي بالرغبة في شيء ما أو تمني حدوث شيء ما.

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اردو

خواہش کسی چیز کو شدت سے چاہنے یا کسی چیز کے ہونے کی گہری تمنا کا احساس ہے۔

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हिंदी

इच्छा किसी चीज़ को बहुत ज़्यादा चाहने या कुछ होने की गहरी तमन्ना की भावना है।

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中文

渴望是强烈地想要某物或希望某事发生的感受。

Easy Explanation

It means you really want something. You have a strong feeling for it. You wish for it very much.

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Memory TipThink of 'desire' as 'de-sire' – you 'sigh' for something you really want.

Contextual Examples

He expressed a strong desire (wish) to travel the world after graduation.

Her desire (longing) for success motivated her to work harder than anyone else.

Many people desire (want) a peaceful and happy life for themselves and their families.

Pronunciation & Context