vontade — meaning in English

English meaning

• drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
• lust noun A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.
• mind noun The part of a person responsible for thought, awareness, memory, and reasoning.
• volition noun The act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.
• want verb To wish for or desire something.
• will verb A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.

Senses

vontade is used for these senses in English:

• drive (psychology) Desire or interest.
• lust (archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.
• mind Desire, inclination, or intention.
• volition The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.
• want (countable) A desire, wish, longing.

drive — full definition

1. verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
2. verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
3. noun A journey made in a vehicle.
4. noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
5. noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

lust — full definition

1. noun A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.
2. noun A powerful longing or craving for something, not necessarily sexual.
3. verb To feel a strong desire for someone or something.

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