Desire vs. Wish

Desire vs. Wish — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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).

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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.

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 desire

Desirenoun

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 attention

Desirenoun

an inclination to want things;

a man of many desires

Wishnoun

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare;

give him my kind regardsmy best wishes

Desirenoun

something that is desired

Wishnoun

the particular preference that you have;

it was his last wishthey should respect the wishes of the people

Desireverb

feel or have a desire for; want strongly;

I want to go home nowI want my own room

Wishverb

hope for; have a wish;

I wish I could go home now

Desireverb

expect and wish;

I trust you will behave better from now onI hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise

Wishverb

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 tomorrow

Wishverb

make or express a wish;

I wish that Christmas were over

Wishverb

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