Long for and Thirst

Long for

Long for verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.
Usage example: I long for the day when cancer is but a distant and unpleasant memory

Thirst and long for are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thirst" instead a verb "Long for".

Thirst

Thirst verb - Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for.

Long for and thirst are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Long for" instead a verb "Thirst".

Nearby Words: thirsty, thirsting, thirstily, thirsted
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Thirst and Long for. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/long_for/thirst
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Thirst or Long for. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/long_for/thirst.
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