Salivate for
Salivate for verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.
Usage example: I've been salivating for a high-definition TV for some time
Yearn and salivate for are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yearn" instead a verb phrase "Salivate for".
Yearn
Yearn verb - Desire strongly or persistently.
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Synonyms for Yearn
Salivate for and yearn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Salivate for" instead a verb "Yearn".
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