12
aspire
2
desire(verb, crave, long)
2
lust after(verb, expression, covet, hungered, lust)
2
spoil
2
want(verb, desire, crave, long, ache)
2
yearn(verb, desire, crave, long, covet)
1
aim at
1
be eager for(verb, desire, crave, long, ache)
1
be passionate(verb, desire, crave, long, ache)
1
choose
1
covet(verb, desire, crave, long, ache)
1
crave(verb, desire, long, ache, chafe)
1
desire strongly(verb, expression, desire, crave, long)
1
dream(verb, desire, crave, long, ache)
1
fancy
1
favor
1
favour
1
have a crush on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, desire)
1
have a yen for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, desire)
1
itch(verb, desire, crave, long, ache)
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