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hanker

1 of 1verb
/ˈhæn.kɜr/
Forms:hankers,hankering,hankered,hankered
1

to have a strong, persistent desire for something

transitive
  • She hankers for the peaceful serenity of the countryside.
  • He hankers for the flavors of his grandmother's homemade cooking.
  • They hanker for adventure and exploration in new places.
  • The artist hankers after creative inspiration to strike.
  • We often hanker after the simplicity of childhood.