ACHE (FOR) Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

ache (for)

verb

Definition of ache (for)

as in to pity

to have sympathy for I ache for those people who have to spend the holidays alone

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as in to crave

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy aching for some quiet time to himself

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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

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Ask what everyone actually wants from the experience now, including yourself.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
The former San Francisco supervisor wants to pursue legislation to prevent insurance companies from raising the rates or dropping the coverage of a policyholder who files a claim.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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