5
pine(verb, desire, fancy, sorrow, want)
5
thirst after(verb, expression, phrasal verb, desire, fancy)
4
ache(verb, desire, sorrow, want, cry)
4
yearn(verb, desire, sorrow, want, cry)
3
desiderate(verb, fancy, want, enjoy, crave)
3
hanker(verb, desire, want, need, crave)
3
itch for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, desire, fancy)
3
spoil for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, desire, fancy)
3
thirst(verb, desire, fancy, want, enjoy)
3
yen for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, desire, fancy)
2
agonize(verb, desire, sorrow, want, cry)
2
aspire to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, fancy, want)
2
be brokenhearted(verb, desire, sorrow, want, cry)
2
be captivated by(verb, love, favor, desire, fancy)
2
be enamored of(verb, love, favor, desire, fancy)
2
be in love with(verb, love, favor, desire, fancy)
2
be sad(verb, desire, sorrow, want, cry)
2
be sure of(verb, hold, assume, want, believe)
2
bemoan(verb, desire, sorrow, want, cry)
2
bewail(verb, desire, sorrow, want, cry)
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