hanker
verb (used without object)
to have a restless or incessant longing (often followed by after, for, or an infinitive).
have hankered
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present perfectof hanker.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ever since the late Serge Prokofiev's War and Peace got its first concert performance in Moscow in 1944, the world's opera houses have hankered to stage it.
From Time Magazine Archive
Since the 18th Century the Russians have hankered to possess the Bosporus and Dardanelles.
From Time Magazine Archive
Since the first herd of Charolais cattle arrived in Mexico from France more than 20 years ago, U.S. cowmen have hankered after the deep-chested, creamy-white animals.
From Time Magazine Archive
They refused to like it, have hankered for The Blue Bird ever since.
From Time Magazine Archive
It will be what I have hankered after—an open-air life,—and since Jim is to be my companion I feel sure I shall be happy, for he looks an excellent fellow.”
From A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War by F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
