noun
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a strong wish or craving; a desire.
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something wished for; a wish.
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something that cannot be done without; necessary thing; necessity.
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a feeling of high regard, honour or esteem; respect.
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an anticipating or being anticipated; anticipation.
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(gram.) the significance of a word in its context.
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(gram.) the presence of a word necessary to complete the sense.
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the object to be attained; aim.