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longed
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb long has 1 sense
  1. hanker, long, yearn - desire strongly or persistently
    --1 is one way to desire, want
    Derived forms: noun longer1, noun longing1
    Sample sentence:
    They long to move

Definitions from the Web

Term: longed

Definition:

Verb (past tense of "long"): to have a strong desire or yearning for something.

Senses/Usages:

  1. Desire: Having a strong wish or longing for something.
  2. Yearn: Craving or longing intensely for someone or something.

Examples:

Desire:

  • She longed for the warmth of summer during the frigid winter months.
  • He longed for a peaceful escape from his busy schedule.
  • The young man longed to travel the world and see new cultures.

Yearn:

  • The abandoned dog longed for a loving family to take care of him.
  • After being apart for so long, she longed for her partner's comforting presence.
  • He longed to pursue his dreams and achieve success in his career.

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