Die woordeboekdefinisie van die woord "begeer" is om sterk te wens dat iets moet gebeur of om iets te besit. Dit kan ook verwys na iets wat verlang word of waarna verlang word, soos 'n verlangde uitkoms of 'n verlangde voorwerp.
The one thing she desired above all others was the only thing he could never provide her.
As the Irish, Italians, and Scandinavians desired to be seen first as Americans, so Garik sought a Russian identity.
By means of the rudder we instantly effected the necessary change of direction, and our course was brought nearly at right angles to that of the wind when we set in motion the spring of the screw, and were rejoiced to find it propel us readily as desired.
The style of her clothing and accessories left something to be desired though.
Fogg desired, sooner or later, to call to account for his conduct.
We feel it advisable only to state, in brief, that the result desired was brought to pass and that the Prefect fulfilled punctually, although with reluctance, the terms of his compact with the Chevalier.
He desired Aouda to excuse him from breakfast and dinner, as his time would be absorbed all day in putting his affairs to rights.
Cianne knew he desired her, and the knowledge of it was a constant torment.
He was mayor, albeit battle trained and dangerous when desired.
Increasingly stressed, the effects, once again, are resulting in an opposite to the desired outcome, as productivity decreases and new health issues emerge.
