The difference between Desire and Want-to
When used as nouns, desire means someone or something wished for, whereas want-to means intention, desire.
Desire is also verb with the meaning: to want.
check bellow for the other definitions of Desire and Want-to
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Desire as a verb:
To want; to wish for earnestly.
Examples:
"I desire to speak with you."
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Desire as a verb:
To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
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Desire as a verb:
To want emotionally or sexually.
Examples:
"She has desired him since they first met."
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Desire as a verb:
To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.
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Desire as a verb:
To require; to demand; to claim.
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Desire as a verb:
To miss; to regret.
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Desire as a noun (countable):
Someone or something wished for.
Examples:
"It is my desire to speak with you."
"You’re my heart’s desire."
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Desire as a noun (uncountable):
Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
Examples:
"His desire for her kept him awake at night."
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Desire as a noun (uncountable):
Motivation.
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Desire as a noun (uncountable):
The feeling of desire.
Examples:
"Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgment."
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Want-to as a noun (informal):
Intention, desire.