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ache for

VERB
crave
Synonyms
STRONGEST
covet cry out for fancy lust after
STRONG
dream need require suspire want
WEAK
die for eat one's heart out give eyeteeth for hunger for itch for long for pine for sigh for spoil for thirst for yearn for yen for
Antonyms
STRONG
dislike have
WEAK
abjure hate not want spurn

Example Sentences

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Arbery’s characters can’t help betraying their ache for connection, even as they work steadfastly to cover up their need.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

"Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss," Biden added.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

Regardless of the evil the Captain's paranoia and self-doubt drives him to do, you may still ache for him in the end, proving "The Sympathizer" successfully wins us over to its cause.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024

“But my wife’s and my hearts ache for our kids still there.”

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024

My mouth was dry and my stomach began to ache for food.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin