hanker

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to hanker

Third person singular
hankers

Simple past
hankered

Past participle
hankered

Present participle
hankering

to hanker (third-person singular simple present hankers, present participle hankering, simple past and past participle hankered)

  1. To crave, want or desire.
    If you hanker for chocolate, you'll like this fudge recipe.

[edit] Usage notes

  • Usually used with for, as in the example above. after may also be used.

[edit] Anagrams