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Definition of longed : of Long

Synonyms:

hankered, fancied, wanted, pined, needed, craved, hungered, coveted, grasped, hoped, wished, lusted, itched, desired, yearned, thirsted, welcomed, expected

grieved, sighed, snuffled, bewailed, moaned, whined, ululated, clamored, bemoaned, sniffled, whimpered, cried, groaned, agonized, decried, wailed, sobbed, wept, mourned, lamented

Usage examples:

• She longed to cross over and speak to Dennis, but could not persuade herself to. - "True and Other Stories", George Parsons Lathrop.
• He was driving away, and he longed to turn back. - "The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith", George Meredith.
• He longed and feared his sister's return. - "Love Me Little, Love Me Long", Charles Reade Edition: 10 Language: English.