Antonyms for hanker for
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : hang-ker |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæŋ kər |
Definition of hanker for
Origin :- c.1600, of unknown origin, probably from Flemish hankeren, related to Dutch hunkeren "to hanker," of unknown origin; perhaps an intensive of Middle Dutch hangen "to hang" (see hang (v.)). If so, the notion is of "lingering about" with longing or craving. Related: Hankered; hankering.
- As in like : verb enjoy, be fond of
- As in wish for : verb desire
- As in covet : verb desire strongly
- As in hanker after/hanker for : verb desire strongly
Synonyms for hanker for
- ache
- admire
- adore
- appreciate
- approve
- aspire to
- be gratified by
- be keen on
- be partial to
- be pleased by
- be sweet on
- begrudge
- care for
- care to
- cherish
- choose
- covet
- crave
- delight in
- derive pleasure from
- desiderate
- dig
- dote on
- envy
- esteem
- exclaim
- fancy
- feast on
- find appealing
- get a kick out of
- go for
- hanker for
- have eye on
- have hots for
- hold dear
- hunger
- hunger for
- indulge in
- itch
- itch for
- long
- long for
- love
- lust
- lust after
- luxuriate in
- partial to
- pine
- prize
- rejoice in
- relish
- revel in
- savor
- sigh
- spoil for
- stuck on
- take an interest in
- take delight in
- take satisfaction in
- take to
- thirst
- thirst after
- thirst for
- want
- wish
- wish for
- yearn
- yearn for
- yen
- yen for
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