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..... means to want something strongly; an impulse to attain or possess it.

..... means to want something badly; it carries a stronger implication of need than ‘to desire’.

Paul was cold and hungry and he ..... for a big bowl of hot soup.

Sheila ..... fame and fortune.

..... means to feel a strong desire; it is an intense wish for something that is at the moment beyond reach.

..... means to feel that one would like to have or to get something.

..... means to have a longing for, to want; it implies a feeling of satisfaction if the wish is realized.

They were very tired and ..... to go home.

You may have whatever you ..... .

She is very greedy; she ..... everything she sees.

They were up early the next morning, as they ..... to be in London by the afternoon.

“One red rose is all I ..... ,” cried the nightingale.

Tim went to the concert because he ..... to hear Patricia Stone sing.

She ..... the darkness to deepen and the noise in the room to become still louder.

I ..... you could see her pictures; they are wonderful.

“Who is it you ..... to see?” he asked.

I don’t ..... to go to the party, but I’ll go if you wish me to.

He had learnt all he ..... to know.

Stella ..... for him to say something, but he kept silent.

The school year is over and the children ..... for enjoyable holidays.

In those famous days every newspaper had a victory in it, and the two gallant young men ..... to see their names in the glorious list.

I sent you a list of books, which you ..... to buy.

While his literary fame filled all Europe, he ..... for political distinction.

If you ..... evil, the most evil is for the wisher. (Proverb)

He ..... to become a great artist.

In his old age all he ..... for was peace and quiet.

The Gadfly ..... for the excitement of danger.

If you ..... peace, be prepared for war.

If you ..... a thing well done, do it yourself. (Proverb)

We soon believe what we ..... .

He ..... to send for the children to have them there beside him.

Do you ..... me to leave today or tomorrow?

I ..... you to say a few words about your trip to England.

I don’t ..... you to explain anything; I am sick and tired of your explanations.

John didn’t find Mary at home; now he ..... that he had told her about his visit beforehand.

I overslept yesterday morning; I ..... I hadn’t gone to bed very late.

I ..... the man next door would stop playing the piano late at night.

A lot of people drop litter in the street; I ..... they didn’t do it.

We ..... you all the Joy of the Seasons and a Happy New Year!

I'd like to ..... you a fantastic Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

I ..... you and your family a very merry Christmas and a very happy, healthy and wealthy New Year!

May everything you are ..... for be yours today and always.

He was met by a stern-looking secretary who informed him that her boss ..... to speak with me.

Robert ..... for a good home and satisfying family life.

I ..... so much to come and see you.

“Would you like some coffee?” – “I don’t ..... any coffee, thank you.”

I am very much obliged to Tom; I ..... to thank him for his help.

The other day I met Ann and she told me her sister ..... to make my acquaintance.

He was ..... for the change in his career and his life for that matter.

Jim, who had been out of work for a long time, ..... for a good job.