Synonyms of ached (for)

ached (for)

verb

past tense of ache (for)

1

as in pitied

to have sympathy for

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pitied
• felt (for)
• bled (for)
• sympathized (with)
• yearned (over)
• commiserated (with)
• condoled (with)
• loved
• grieved (for)
• identified (with)
• compassionated
• cared (for)
• understood
• sorrowed (for)
• empathized (with)
• tolerated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• overlooked
• hated
• disliked
• scorned

2

as in craved

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

aching for some quiet time to himself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craved
• died (for)
• sighed (for)
• wanted
• wished (for)
• itched (for)
• thirsted (for)
• hungered (for)
• longed (for)
• yearned (for)
• pined (for)
• salivated (for)
• lusted (for or after)
• hankered (for or after)
• desired
• panted (after)
• enjoyed
• repined (for)
• jonesed (for)
• desiderated
• set one's heart on
• yenned (for)
• coveted
• spoiled (for)
• liked
• loved
• preferred
• delighted (in)
• grooved (on)
• reveled (in)
• admired
• relished
• fancied
• valued
• favored
• adored
• dug
• appreciated
• treasured
• prized
• cherished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• rejected
• refused
• declined
• execrated
• abominated
• spurned