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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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"Our hearts ache for the 24 innocent souls we have lost," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

But when she speaks of the ache for her own mother, her grin fades and her eyes well with tears.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Desperation made us ache for that drama’s characters.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2023

Ryan, 61, worked on the script during the pandemic and the ache for connection is a palpable undercurrent.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Thomas wanted to ache for Chuck, get excited about their escape, rejoice that Teresa was there with him.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner