- Desire
- (Roget's Thesaurus)
<- NPARAG:Desire->NGRP: \\ N \\ 1Sgm: \\ N \\ 1 \\ desiredesirewishfancyfantasySgm: \\ N \\ 1 \\ wantwantneedexigencyGRP: \\ N \\ 2Sgm: \\ N \\ 2 \\ mindmindinclinationleaningbentanimuspartialitypenchantpredilectionSgm: \\ N \\ 2 \\ propensitypropensity&c. 820Sgm: \\ N \\ 2 \\ willingnesswillingness&c. 602Sgm: \\ N \\ 2 \\ likinglikinglovefondnessrelishGRP: \\ N \\ 3Sgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ longinglonginghankeringinklingSgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ solicitudesolicitudeanxietySgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ yearningyearningcovetingSgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ aspirationaspirationambitionvaulting ambitionSgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ eagernesseagernesszealardorempressementbreathless impatienceoveranxietySgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ impetuosityimpetuosity&c. 825GRP: \\ N \\ 4Sgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ appetiteappetiteappetitionappetenceappetencySgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ sharp appetitesharp appetitekeennesshungerstomachtwistSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ thirstthirstthirstinessSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ drouthdrouthmouthwateringSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ itchitchitchingSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ pruriencepruriencecacoethescupiditylustconcupiscenceGRP: \\ N \\ 5Sgm: \\ N \\ 5 \\ edge of appetiteedge of appetiteedge of hungerSgm: \\ N \\ 5 \\ torment of Tantalustorment of TantalusSgm: \\ N \\ 5 \\ sweet toothsweet toothlickerish toothSgm: \\ N \\ 5 \\ itching palmitching palmSgm: \\ N \\ 5 \\ longing eyelonging eyewistful eyesheep's eyeGRP: \\ N \\ 6Sgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ avidityaviditySgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ greedgreedgreedinessSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ covetousnesscovetousnessravenousness&c.->Adj.Sgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ graspinggraspingcravingcanine appetiterapacitySgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ voracityvoracity&c.(gluttony) 957GRP: \\ N \\ 7Sgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ passionpassionragefuroremaniamanie|Sgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ inextinguishable desireinextinguishable desireSgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ dipsomaniadipsomaniakleptomania=>(Person desiring)GRP: \\ N \\ Person desiringSgm: \\ N \\ Person desiring \\ loverloveramateurvotarydevoteeaspirantsolicitantcandidateSgm: \\ N \\ Person desiring \\ cormorantcormorant&c. 957=>(Object of desire)GRP: \\ N \\ Object of desireSgm: \\ N \\ Object of desire \\ desideratumdesideratumSgm: \\ N \\ Object of desire \\ wantwant&c.(requirement) 630=>a consummation devoutly to be wishedSgm: \\ N \\ Object of desire \\ a consummation devoutly to be wisheda consummation devoutly to be wishedSgm: \\ N \\ Object of desire \\ attractionattractionmagnetallurementfancytemptationseductionfascinationprestigeheight of one's ambitionidolSgm: \\ N \\ Object of desire \\ whimwhimwhimseySgm: \\ N \\ Object of desire \\ maggotmaggotSgm: \\ N \\ Object of desire \\ hobbyhobbyhobby-horseGRP: \\ N \\ 10Sgm: \\ N \\ 10 \\ Fortunatus's capFortunatus's capSgm: \\ N \\ 10 \\ wishing capwishing capwishing stonewishing wellGRP: \\ N \\ 11Sgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ care forcare foraffectlikelistSgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ take totake tocling totake a fancy toSgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ fancyfancySgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ preferprefer&c.(choose) 609GRP: \\ N \\ 12Sgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ have an eyehave an eyehave a mind toSgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ find it in one's heartfind it in one's heart&c.(be willing) 602Sgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ have a fancy forhave a fancy forset one's eyes uponSgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ cast a sheep's eye uponcast a sheep's eye uponlook sweet uponSgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ take into one's headtake into one's headhave at heartbe bent uponSgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ set one's cap atset one's cap atset one's heart uponset one's mind uponSgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ covetcovetGRP: \\ N \\ 13Sgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ wantwantmissneedfeel the want ofwould fain havewould fain doSgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ would be glad ofwould be glad ofPARAG:Desire->VGRP: \\ V \\ 1Sgm: \\ V \\ 1 \\ desiredesireSgm: \\ V \\ 1 \\ wishwishwish forSgm: \\ V \\ 1 \\ be desirousbe desirous&c.->Adj.have a longing&c.->N.Sgm: \\ V \\ 1 \\ hopehope&c. 858GRP: \\ V \\ 2Sgm: \\ V \\ 2 \\ be hungrybe hungry&c.->Adj.Sgm: \\ V \\ 2 \\ have a good appetitehave a good appetiteplay a good knife and forkSgm: \\ V \\ 2 \\ hunger afterhunger afterthirst aftercrave afterlust afteritch afterhanker afterrun mad afterSgm: \\ V \\ 2 \\ raven forraven fordie forSgm: \\ V \\ 2 \\ burn toburn toGRP: \\ V \\ 3Sgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ desideratedesiderateSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ sigh forsigh forcry forgape forgasp forpine forpant forlanguish foryearn forlongbe on thorns forhope forSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ aspire afteraspire afterSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ catch atcatch atgrasp atjump atGRP: \\ V \\ 4Sgm: \\ V \\ 4 \\ woowoocourtsolicitSgm: \\ V \\ 4 \\ fish forfish forspell forwhistle forput up forSgm: \\ V \\ 4 \\ ogleogleGRP: \\ V \\ 5Sgm: \\ V \\ 5 \\ cause desirecause desirecreate desireraise desireexcite desireprovoke desireSgm: \\ V \\ 5 \\ whet the appetitewhet the appetiteSgm: \\ V \\ 5 \\ appetizeappetizetitillateallureattracttake one's fancytemptSgm: \\ V \\ 5 \\ hold out temptationhold out temptationhold out allurementSgm: \\ V \\ 5 \\ tantalizetantalizemake one's mouth waterfaire venir l'eau a laGRP: \\ V \\ 6Sgm: \\ V \\ 6 \\ boucheboucheGRP: \\ V \\ 7Sgm: \\ V \\ 7 \\ gratify desiregratify desire&c.(give pleasure) 829PARAG:Desire->AdjGRP: \\ Adj \\ 1Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ desirousdesirousSgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ desiringdesiring&c.->V.Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ inclinedinclined&c.(willing) 602Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ partial topartial toSgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ fainfainwishfuloptativeSgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ anxiousanxiouswistfulcuriousSgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ at a loss forat a loss forseduloussolicitousGRP: \\ Adj \\ 2Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 2 \\ cravingcravinghungrysharp-setpeckishraveningwith an empty stomachesurientlickerishthirstyathirstparched with thirstpinched with hungerfamisheddrydrouthySgm: \\ Adj \\ 2 \\ hungry as a hunterhungry as a hunterhungry as a hawkhungry as a horsehungry as a church mouseGRP: \\ Adj \\ 3Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 3 \\ greedygreedygreedy as a hogSgm: \\ Adj \\ 3 \\ overeagerovereagervoraciousSgm: \\ Adj \\ 3 \\ ravenousravenousravenous as a wolfSgm: \\ Adj \\ 3 \\ openmouthedopenmouthedcovetousrapaciousgraspingextortionateexactingsordidalieni appetensSgm: \\ Adj \\ 3 \\ insatiableinsatiableinsatiateSgm: \\ Adj \\ 3 \\ unquenchableunquenchablequenchlessSgm: \\ Adj \\ 3 \\ omnivorousomnivorousGRP: \\ Adj \\ 4Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 4 \\ unsatisfiedunsatisfiedunsatedunslakedGRP: \\ Adj \\ 5Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 5 \\ eagereageravidkeenSgm: \\ Adj \\ 5 \\ burningburningferventardentSgm: \\ Adj \\ 5 \\ agogagogSgm: \\ Adj \\ 5 \\ all agogall agogSgm: \\ Adj \\ 5 \\ breathlessbreathlessSgm: \\ Adj \\ 5 \\ impatientimpatient&c.(impetuous) 825Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 5 \\ bent onbent onintent onset onbent uponintent uponset uponSgm: \\ Adj \\ 5 \\ mad aftermad afterenragerabiddying fordevoured by desireGRP: \\ Adj \\ 6Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 6 \\ aspiringaspiringambitiousvaultingskyaspiringhigh-reachingGRP: \\ Adj \\ 7Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 7 \\ desirabledesirableSgm: \\ Adj \\ 7 \\ desireddesired&c.->V.Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 7 \\ in demandin demandSgm: \\ Adj \\ 7 \\ pleasingpleasing&c.(giving pleasure) 829Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 7 \\ appetizingappetizingappetibleSgm: \\ Adj \\ 7 \\ tantalizingtantalizingPARAG:Desire->AdvGRP: \\ Adv \\ 1Sgm: \\ Adv \\ 1 \\ wistfullywistfully&c.->Adj.Sgm: \\ Adv \\ 1 \\ fainfainPARAG:Desire->IntGRP: \\ Int \\ 1Sgm: \\ Int \\ 1 \\ would thatwould thatwould that it were=>!O for=>!esto perpetual
English dictionary for students. 2013.
