Desire vs. Passion
Difference Between Desire and Passion
Desireverb
To want; to wish for earnestly.
I desire to speak with you.Passionnoun
Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or hate.
We share a passion for books.Desireverb
To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
Passionnoun
Fervor, determination.
Desireverb
To want emotionally or sexually.
She has desired him since they first met.Passionnoun
An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.
It started as a hobby, but now my motorbike collection has become my passion.Desireverb
To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
Passionnoun
sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional
We shared a night of passion.Desireverb
To require; to demand; to claim.
Passionnoun
The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.
Desireverb
To miss; to regret.
Passionnoun
A play, musical composition or display meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.
Desirenoun
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
It is my desire to speak with you.You’re my heart’s desire.Passionnoun
(obsolete) Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress.
a cardiac passionDesirenoun
(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
His desire for her kept him awake at night.Passionnoun
(obsolete) The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition; opposed to action.
Desirenoun
(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgment.Passionnoun
(obsolete) Capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.
Desirenoun
(uncountable) Motivation.
Passionnoun
(obsolete) An innate quality, property, or attribute of a thing.
Desirenoun
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
Passionnoun
(obsolete) Disorder of the mind; madness.
He will again be well: if much you note him,You shall offend him and extend his passion:
Desirenoun
an inclination to want things;
a man of many desiresPassionverb
(obsolete) To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.
Desirenoun
something that is desired
Passionverb
(transitive) To give a passionate character to.
Desireverb
feel or have a desire for; want strongly;
I want to go home nowI want my own roomPassionnoun
strong feeling or emotion
Desireverb
expect and wish;
I trust you will behave better from now onI hope she understands that she cannot expect a raisePassionnoun
intense passion or emotion
Desireverb
express a desire for
Passionnoun
something that is desired intensely;
his rage for fame destroyed himPassionnoun
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
Passionnoun
a feeling of strong sexual desire
Passionnoun
any object of warm affection or devotion;
the theater was her first lovehe has a passion for cock fightingPassionnoun
the suffering of Jesus at the crucifixion
