Definition of Desire
Desire
de·sire


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something.

e.g. Her desire to travel led her to save up for a trip around the world.

(noun)
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something;

e.g. He desires the company of his friends on his journey.

(noun)
something that is long hoped or wished for;

e.g. He is her heart's desire.



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  • "Everything you do is triggered by an emotion of either desire or fear." -- Brian Tracy

  • "If you want something bad enough, you will find a way. If not, you'll find an excuse." -- Nicki Keohohou

  • "The more you seek security, the less of it you have. But the more you seek opportunity, the more likely it is that you will achieve the security that you desire." -- Brian Tracy

  • "The only real limitation on your abilities is the level of your desires. If you want it badly enough, there are no limits on what you can achieve." -- Brian Tracy

  • "Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is." -- Vince Lombardi



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