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

  1. Desire as a verb:

    To want; to wish for earnestly.

    Examples:

    "I desire to speak with you."

  2. Desire as a verb:

    To put a request to (someone); to entreat.

  3. Desire as a verb:

    To want emotionally or sexually.

    Examples:

    "She has desired him since they first met."

  4. Desire as a verb:

    To express a wish for; to entreat; to request.

  5. Desire as a verb:

    To require; to demand; to claim.

  6. Desire as a verb:

    To miss; to regret.

  1. 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."

  2. Desire as a noun (uncountable):

    Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.

    Examples:

    "His desire for her kept him awake at night."

  3. Desire as a noun (uncountable):

    Motivation.

  4. Desire as a noun (uncountable):

    The feeling of desire.

    Examples:

    "Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgment."

  1. Want-to as a noun (informal):

    Intention, desire.