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"To experience a restless or constant longing, often expressed by the use of words like "after," "for," or an infinitive." more

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Sarah hankered for the days when handwritten letters were more common.
Even in a world of instant messaging, some individuals hanker for the charm of handwritten letters.

Hanker

hang-ker
verbTo experience a restless or constant longing, often expressed by the use of words like "after," "for," or an infinitive.
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Last Updated On: May 23, 2024
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