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hunger after/for sth

literary phrasal verb with hunger
 
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡər/
 
US  /-ɡɚ/ verb

Definition

to want something very much: I hunger for your touch. I've never hungered after power.Wanting thingsHoping and hopefulness
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