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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. ![]()
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