desires 1 of 2

noun

Definition of desiresnext
plural of desire
as in appeals
an earnest request at the delegate's desire, the voice vote on the controversial measure was followed by an actual roll call

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verb

present tense third-person singular of desire
1
as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday

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as in requests
to make a request for the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow

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  1. pleas
  2. seeks
  3. prayers
Noun
  • But in the spring, Israel still wished to avoid provoking Hezbollah, making the country more amenable to the Biden administration's pleas for caution.
    Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Phone calls, emails and public pleas on social media had gotten them nowhere.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of pleas
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  • Additionally, the lawsuit seeks a ruling that the city of Fort Smith is unable to accept any grant funding associated with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program due to Geffken's overreach.
    River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, this collaboration has marks a transition into a lifestyle brand that seeks to set new standards for self-care.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeks
Noun
  • Inside the temple, prayers had ended and the sanctuary was quiet.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • All my prayers are geared toward those tonight.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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