to long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet.-to express a wish for; to entreat; to request.-to require; to demand; to claim.-to miss; to regret.-the natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy.-an expressed wish; a request; petition.-anything which is desired; an object of longing.-excessive or morbid longing; lust; appetite.-grief; regret.