hanker

[US]/ˈhæŋkə(r)/
[UK]/ˈhæŋkər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. have a strong desire or craving for; yearn.

Phrases & Collocations

hanker after

hanker for

hanker over

Example Sentences

to hanker for knowledge

she hankered to go back.

(after; for) hanker for knowledge

they hankered for the bright lights of the capital.

he hankered after a lost golden age.

He hankered after big city life.

I still hankered for the farm life.

She’s always hankering after excitement.

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