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Definition of Hanker
1. Verb. Desire strongly or persistently. "They hanker to move "
Exact synonyms: Long, Yearn
Specialized synonyms: Ache, Languish, Pine, Yearn, Yen
Generic synonyms: Desire, Want
Derivative terms: Hankering, Longer, Longing, Yearner, Yearning
Specialized synonyms: Ache, Languish, Pine, Yearn, Yen
Generic synonyms: Desire, Want
Derivative terms: Hankering, Longer, Longing, Yearner, Yearning
Definition of Hanker
1. v. i. To long (for) with a keen appetite and uneasiness; to have a vehement desire; -- usually with for or after; as, to hanker after fruit; to hanker after the diversions of the town.
Definition of Hanker
1. Verb. To crave, want or desire. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hanker
1. to long for [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Hanker
1. 1. To long (for) with a keen appetite and uneasiness; to have a vehement desire; usually with for or after; as, to hanker after fruit; to hanker after the diversions of the town. "He was hankering to join his friend." (J. A. Symonds) 2. To linger in expectation or with desire. Origin: Prob. Fr. Hang; cf. D. Hunkeren, hengelen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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