Synonyms for long for
- verb
Definitions
- v. 1
To have a desire for (a thing or an event).
He was the object of my affection; I longed for him to notice me.
Related words
- Word family
- longing
Example sentences
- hope I hope he'll be able to come! I'd like to see him.
- desire It is true that we desire to live in a small town.
- crave I crave change but lack the energy to pursue it.
- hanker I began to hanker after eating an authentic pretzel.
By length
- 4 letters
- hope1, pant1
- 5 letters
- crave1
- 6 letters
- desire3, hanker2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (desire3 = 3 syllables).