Hanker

usgb/ˈhæŋkər/
verb

To have a strong, often restless wish or longing for something.

I really hanker for a hot cup of coffee now that it's so cold outside.
Visual representation of "hanker" - To have a strong, often restless wish or longing for something

Often appears as...

  • hanker for
  • hanker after
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Intensity of Longing

Conveys a deep emotional desire, more than just wanting something casually.

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After months abroad, I hanker for my mother's homemade pie.
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Often Emotional

Use 'hanker' when expressing a heartfelt or personal craving, not for everyday needs.

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As the violinist played, I hankered for the days when we danced together.
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Not for Urgent Needs

Suitable for whims or wishes without urgency, not for immediate, critical desires.

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Even after eating, I still hanker for a taste of that chocolate cake.
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