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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Hanker' in a Sentence

"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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As the chef prepares the special dish, customers will have hankered for a unique culinary experience.
While on a diet, she was hankering for a slice of decadent chocolate cake.
After a week of strict dieting, she began to hanker for a decadent chocolate cake.
They have been hankering to try the newly opened sushi restaurant.

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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