Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
DESIRE
I. verb (desired; desiring)
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French desirer, from Latin desiderare, from de- + sider-, sidus heavenly body
Date: 13th century
transitive verb to long or hope for ; exhibit or feel desire for ,
2. to express a wish for ; request , to express a wish to ; ask , invite , to feel the loss of, intransitive verb to have or feel desire, Synonyms: see: desire
II. noun
Date: 14th century
conscious impulse toward something that promises enjoyment or satisfaction in its attainment,
2. longing , craving , sexual urge or appetite, a usually formal request or petition for some action, something desired