intransitive. To feel strong desire or longing; to long for (also after, †to) a place, person, thing, situation, etc. Also in extended use.

To have a strong desire or longing for; to crave, covet. Now archaic and poetic. transitive. With simple object.

transitive. To desire eagerly, long for.

intransitive. With for (also †after, occasionally †at, †to) or infinitive. To have a yearning desire or strong wish for something; to yearn to do…

to yawn afteror for, to be eager to obtain, to long for. Obsolete.

transitive. To desire, long or yearn for; to express a desire for, request.

intransitive. Of desire, appetite, etc.: to be inclined to, to hanker after. Obsolete.

transferred and figurative. To have a longing or craving; to long for; to hanker after. (With indirect passive.)

intransitive. With for or infinitive. To feel an intense desire for or longing to do something; to be impatient or anxious in anticipation of…

transitive. To desire with a sense of want or regret; to feel a desire or longing for; to feel the want of; to desire, want, miss.

To desire or long for (something). Obsolete.

To become weary with waiting for something; to ‘weary’ or long for. Scottish ? Obsolete.

lonesome for.