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desire vs call for

call for vs desire

desire is a noun but call for is not a noun.

desire and call for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
desire Yes No Yes No
call for No No Yes No
As verbs, call for is a hypernym of desire; that is, call for is a word with a broader meaning than desire:
  • desire: express a desire for
  • call for: express the need or desire for
Other hypernyms of desire include ask for, bespeak, quest, request.
desire (noun) call for (noun)
an inclination to want things
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
desire (verb) call for (verb)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly request the participation or presence of
express a desire for express the need or desire for
expect and wish gather or collect
require as useful, just, or proper
Difference between desire and call for

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