Hunger for

verb

A strong desire or need for something.

He has a hunger for success and recognition.
Visual representation of "hunger for" - A strong desire or need for something

Often appears as...

  • hunger for knowledge
  • hunger for power
verb

Physically need or desire a lot of food.

After a long day of hiking, we hungered for a hearty meal.
Visual representation of "hunger for" - Physically need or desire a lot of food

Often appears as...

  • hunger for food
  • hunger for meat
verb

To crave or yearn for knowledge or information.

A good student hungers for knowledge.
Visual representation of "hunger for" - To crave or yearn for knowledge or information

Often appears as...

  • hunger for learning
  • hunger for understanding

Usage tips

Academic

verb

A strong desire or need for something.

He has a hunger for success and recognition.
Visual representation of "hunger for" - A strong desire or need for something

Often appears as...

  • hunger for knowledge
  • hunger for power
verb

Physically need or desire a lot of food.

After a long day of hiking, we hungered for a hearty meal.
Visual representation of "hunger for" - Physically need or desire a lot of food

Often appears as...

  • hunger for food
  • hunger for meat
verb

To crave or yearn for knowledge or information.

A good student hungers for knowledge.
Visual representation of "hunger for" - To crave or yearn for knowledge or information

Often appears as...

  • hunger for learning
  • hunger for understanding

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "hunger for"
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Emotional Charge

Often carries an emotional weight, suggesting a deep, not casual, need or ambition.

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She has an insatiable hunger for adventure and risks.
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Not Just Food

While it can relate to food, it's more about metaphorical desires, such as goals or aspirations.

Illustration for Not Just Food
His hunger for innovation drove the company's success.
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Motivational Speeches

Frequently used in motivational contexts to encourage striving for ambitions.

Illustration for Motivational Speeches
You must maintain a relentless hunger for excellence to thrive in your career.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Charge

Often carries an emotional weight, suggesting a deep, not casual, need or ambition.

Illustration for Emotional Charge
She has an insatiable hunger for adventure and risks.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Just Food

While it can relate to food, it's more about metaphorical desires, such as goals or aspirations.

Illustration for Not Just Food
His hunger for innovation drove the company's success.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Motivational Speeches

Frequently used in motivational contexts to encourage striving for ambitions.

Illustration for Motivational Speeches
You must maintain a relentless hunger for excellence to thrive in your career.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Charge

Often carries an emotional weight, suggesting a deep, not casual, need or ambition.

Illustration for Emotional Charge
She has an insatiable hunger for adventure and risks.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Just Food

While it can relate to food, it's more about metaphorical desires, such as goals or aspirations.

Illustration for Not Just Food
His hunger for innovation drove the company's success.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Motivational Speeches

Frequently used in motivational contexts to encourage striving for ambitions.

Illustration for Motivational Speeches
You must maintain a relentless hunger for excellence to thrive in your career.
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