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Originally posted by lumberjim
brains, too.
it's a problem
....big problem
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Main Entry: ad·mire
Pronunciation: &d-'mIr
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): ad·mired; ad·mir·ing
Etymology: Middle French admirer, from Latin admirari, from ad- + mirari to wonder, from mirus astonishing
Date: 1579
transitive senses
1 archaic : to marvel at
2 : to regard with admiration
intransitive senses, dialect : to like very much <I would admire to know why not -- A. H. Lewis>
synonym see REGARD
- ad·mir·er noun
- ad·mir·ing·ly /-'mI-ri[ng]-lE/ adverb
Main Entry: 1de·sire
Pronunciation: di-'zIr, dE-
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): de·sired; de·sir·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French desirer, from Latin desiderare, from de- + sider-, sidus heavenly body
Date: 13th century
transitive senses
1 : to long or hope for : exhibit or feel desire for
2 a : to express a wish for : REQUEST b archaic : to express a wish to : ASK
3 obsolete : INVITE
4 archaic : to feel the loss of
intransitive senses : to have or feel desire
synonyms DESIRE, WISH, WANT, CRAVE, COVET mean to have a longing for. DESIRE stresses the strength of feeling and often implies strong intention or aim <desires to start a new life>. WISH sometimes implies a general or transient longing especially for the unattainable <wishes for permanent world peace>. WANT specifically suggests a felt need or lack <wants to have a family>. CRAVE stresses the force of physical appetite or emotional need <craves sweets>. COVET implies strong envious desire <covets his rise to fame>.
There's a difference.
big difference.
