thirst for

thirst for (something)

To have an intense desire, yearning, or need for something. Even from a young age he thirsted for knowledge, devouring any he could get his hands on. Growing up in such a small, secluded town, I constantly thirsted for romance and adventure.See also: thirst

thirst for something

 1. Lit. to desire something to drink. (Somewhat formal.) "I thirst for something cooling and refreshing." said the preacher. You could see that everyone there was thirsting for water, or even coffee, but there was no refreshment in sight. 2. Fig. to have a strong desire for something. (See also something">have a thirst for something.) In the old days, students were said to thirst for knowledge. The generals thirsted for new battles to be fought.See also: thirst

thirst for

or thirst afterv. To have a strong craving for something; yearn for something: The oppressed people thirst for freedom.See also: thirst