have a passion for

VERB

want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose crave need prefer require wish

STRONG

ache aspire covet fancy hanker hunger long lust pine thirst yearn

WEAK

be greedy could do with desiderate feel a need have a yen for have ambition have an urge for have eyes for incline toward itch for spoil for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate have not want spurn

STRONG

despise

Example Sentences

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For instance, many people start small businesses because they have a passion for the core activity, says Robert Blackburn, professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Liverpool in the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

“I love the game. I love the game and I have a passion for it still. I love to compete out there. So, that’s pretty much what drives me back,” Leonard said after practice Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

I have a passion for Japan, and samurais who put intention in pouring the tea and drawing the sword — which is the opposite of modern civilization.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024

“I do not have a passion for punishment,” he said.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Hobbits have a passion for mushrooms, surpassing even the greediest likings of Big People.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

have a passion for

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