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Desires

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wantverb(transitive) To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave, hanker, or demand.
hopenounTo want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].
trustnounConfidence in or reliance on some person or quality.
ambitionsnoun(uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
anxietiesnounAn unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
appetitesnounA desire to eat food or consume drinks.
aspirationsnounThe act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).
aspiresverb(intransitive) To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
auspicesnounProtection or patronage.
concernsnounThat which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
covetsverb(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
cravesverb(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
cravingsnounA strong desire; yearning.
demandsnounThe desire to purchase goods and services.
emotionsnoun"Emotions" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey for her second studio album of the same name.
expectationsnounThe act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
feelingsnounthe fifth studio album by David Byrne, released on June 17, 1997.
greetingsa 1968 American black comedy film co-written and directed by Brian De Palma.
hopesnounTo want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].
impulsesnounA wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.

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