Appetite
Ap·pe·tite
Appetite
n.
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The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.
The object of appetite it whatsoever sensible good may be wished for; the object of will is that good which reason does lead us to seek.
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Desire for, or relish of, food or drink; hunger.
Men must have appetite before they will eat.
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Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.
It God had given to eagles an appetite to swim.
To gratify the vulgar appetite for the marvelous.
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Tendency; appetency. [Obs.]
In all bodies there as an appetite of union.
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The thing desired. [Obs.]
Power being the natural appetite of princes.