Die for
Die for verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.
Usage example: I'd die for some ice cream right now
Wish and die for are semantically related. in want something topic. In some cases you can use "Wish" instead a verb "Die for".
Wish
Wish verb - To see fit.
Usage example: you're free to sit wherever you wish
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Jeffrey Dahmer frequently expressed his wish to die for his crimes while in prison.
Source: Death Seeker -
Also Rolo's own and psychotic love for Lelouch, the first person who was kind to him ever, prompted him to kill Shirley (aside of her mentioning something she should've NOT even known of), to wish he could kill Nunners... and to die for Lelouch after he's abandoned by the Black Knights.
Source: Love Makes You Evil -
A few other characters vaguely wish they could leave, maybe join the Rebellion, but with something like the Death Star cruising around, the Rebellion would come to naught, since people who would gladly die for their cause would hesitate to risk their planet.
Source: Foregone Conclusion
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