Desire vs. Wish
Difference Between Desire and Wish
Desireverb
To want; to wish for earnestly.
I desire to speak with you.Wishnoun
A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
Desireverb
To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
Wishnoun
An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
Desireverb
To want emotionally or sexually.
She has desired him since they first met.Wishnoun
The thing desired or longed for.
My dearest wish is to see them happily married.Desireverb
To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
Wishnoun
(Sussex) A water meadow.
Desireverb
To require; to demand; to claim.
Wishverb
(transitive) To desire; to want.
I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.Desireverb
To miss; to regret.
Wishverb
To hope (for a particular outcome).
Desirenoun
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
It is my desire to speak with you.You’re my heart’s desire.Wishverb
(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
We wish you a Merry Christmas.Desirenoun
(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
His desire for her kept him awake at night.Wishverb
To request or desire to do an activity.
Desirenoun
(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgment.Wishverb
(transitive) To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
Desirenoun
(uncountable) Motivation.
Wishnoun
a specific feeling of desire;
he got his wishhe was above all wishing and desireDesirenoun
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
Wishnoun
an expression of some desire or inclination;
I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leavehis crying was an indirect request for attentionDesirenoun
an inclination to want things;
a man of many desiresWishnoun
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare;
give him my kind regardsmy best wishesDesirenoun
something that is desired
Wishnoun
the particular preference that you have;
it was his last wishthey should respect the wishes of the peopleDesireverb
feel or have a desire for; want strongly;
I want to go home nowI want my own roomWishverb
hope for; have a wish;
I wish I could go home nowDesireverb
expect and wish;
I trust you will behave better from now onI hope she understands that she cannot expect a raiseWishverb
prefer or wish to do something;
Do you care to try this dish?Would you like to come along to the movies?Desireverb
express a desire for
Wishverb
have in mind;
I will take the exam tomorrowWishverb
make or express a wish;
I wish that Christmas were overWishverb
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
Wishverb
order politely; express a wish for
Wishverb
invoke upon;
wish you a nice eveningbid farewell
