be eager for

VERB

yearn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ache chafe covet crave hanker hunger itch pine thirst

STRONG

dream languish long lust want

WEAK

be desirous of be passionate have a crush on have a yen for set one's heart on wish for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abjure dislike hate not want

STRONG

despise

Example Sentences

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The Fed is widely expected to keep rates steady, but investors will be eager for any hints of future monetary policy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Wall Street will be eager for any signs that home improvement demand is improving.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

And come Wednesday and Thursday, he’ll be eager for a long-awaited resumption to his winding, but productive, big-league career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2024

But Warrenton may be eager for the data center and the lure of tax dollars.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2023

This was love, to be eager for tomorrow.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

be eager for

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