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Noun
S:
(n)
desire
(the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state)
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S:
(n)
desire
(an inclination to want things)
"a man of many desires"
S:
(n)
desire
(something that is desired)
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S:
(n)
arousal
(a state of heightened physiological activity)
S:
(n)
alertness
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alerting
(a state of readiness to respond)
"alerting was indicated by the desynchronization of the EEG"
S:
(n)
emotional arousal
(the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior)
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(n)
excitation
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innervation
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irritation
(the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland)
S:
(n)
sexual arousal
(the arousal of sexual desires in preparation for sexual behavior)
S:
(n)
desire
(something that is desired)
derivationally related form
Verb
S:
(v)
desire
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want
(feel or have a desire for; want strongly)
"I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"
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(v)
hope
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trust
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desire
(expect and wish)
"I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
S:
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desire
(express a desire for)
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