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 Desire \De*sire"\, n. [F. d['e]sir, fr. d['e]sirer. See
   {Desire}, v. t.]
   1. The natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or
      the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort
      its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or
      enjoy.
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            Unspeakable desire to see and know.   --Milton.
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   2. An expressed wish; a request; petition.
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            And slowly was my mother brought
            To yield consent to my desire.        --Tennyson.
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   3. Anything which is desired; an object of longing.
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            The Desire of all nations shall come. --Hag. ii. 7.
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   4. Excessive or morbid longing; lust; appetite.
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   5. Grief; regret. [Obs.] --Chapman.

   Syn: Wish; appetency; craving; inclination; eagerness;
        aspiration; longing.
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