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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

to feel a great longing for something, to have strong desire to do something;

e.g. They started to hanker for fresh air after being stuck indoors for so long.

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Similar Words

Covet

Crave

Desiderate

Desire

Want

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Opposite Words

Abhor

Abominate

Despise

Detest

Execrate

Hate

Loathe

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Related Words

Admire

Adore

Appreciate

Cherish

Dig

Enjoy

Fancy

Favor

Like

Prefer

Prize

Relish

Treasure

Value

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