ache (for)

verb

Definition of ache (for)next
1
as in to pity
to have sympathy for I ache for those people who have to spend the holidays alone

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2
as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy aching for some quiet time to himself

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  1. pity
  2. crave
  3. want
Verb
  • Ji-hyun pities Nakano, but maintains boundaries between them even after the two go to South Korea to visit Ji-hyun’s warm and supportive family at their picturesque restaurant by the sea.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Those who drive past our protests and yell insults or flip us the bird are to be pitied.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of pity
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  • Decades of dirty tricks, oceans of money in politics and machine politicking have left voters jaded and disillusioned, craving basic authenticity and good faith from their candidates.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Granted, people don’t usually crave Seattle teriyaki for its subtlety; add a dose of the house chili oil for texture and kick.
    — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of crave
Verb
  • Ask about the practical details without apologizing for wanting to know.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Police said he is wanted on a felony arrest warrant charging him with resisting police, disarming a police officer, escape from custody, and operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Ache (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ache%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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