DESIRE [as explained] for kids

desire,  wish, and crave mean to want something very much. desire is used when a person has a great feeling for and actually strives to get what is wanted. <The immigrants desired a better life.>wish is used when a person wants something that he or she has little or no chance of getting. <He foolishly sat around and wished for wealth.> crave is used for the force of physical or mental needs. <The hungry dogs craved food.>