self-desire

self-de·sire

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Definitions of self-desire word

verb with object self-desire to wish or long for; crave; want. 1
verb with object self-desire to express a wish to obtain; ask for; request: The mayor desires your presence at the next meeting. 1
noun self-desire a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment: a desire for fame. 1
noun self-desire an expressed wish; request. 1
noun self-desire something desired. 1
noun self-desire sexual appetite or a sexual urge. 1

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English desiren < Old French desirer < Latin dēsīderāre; see desiderate

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".