What is the noun form of desire?

The Word 'desire' is both a verb and a noun, a singular, common abstract noun; a Word for a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. Example sentences:

Verb: The first step to accomplishing something is to desire the goal.

Noun: A desire for a degree helped her through some difficult financial issues.

The noun form for the verb to desire is the gerund, desiring. Another noun form is desirability.