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.