Desire vs. Passion

Desire vs. Passion — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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.

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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 passion

Desirenoun

(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 desires

Passionverb

(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 room

Passionnoun

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 raise

Passionnoun

intense passion or emotion

Desireverb

express a desire for

Passionnoun

something that is desired intensely;

his rage for fame destroyed him

Passionnoun

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 fighting

Passionnoun

the suffering of Jesus at the crucifixion