Ache for Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
AYK-for, AYK-fer, AYK-fur, AYK-fur
eɪt͡ʃ/ /fˈɔː
AYK-for
Definition
To want something or someone very much, often with a feeling of deep longing or emotional pain.
Usage & Nuances
Emotional, poetic, and somewhat formal; often used for longing for a person or something deeply missed. Not used for small, everyday wants ('ache for' is stronger than 'want'). Common in literature and expressive speech.
Spanish: anhelar - ansiarPortuguese (BR): ansiar - desejar muitoPortuguese (PT): ansiar - desejar muitoChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 极其想要Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 極其想要Hindi: बहुत तरसना - तड़पनाArabic: يتوق إلى - يشتاق بشدة إلىBengali: প্রচণ্ডভাবে আকাঙ্ক্ষা করাRussian: тосковать по - сильно желатьJapanese: 切望する - 強く求めるVietnamese: khao khát - rất mong muốnKorean: 간절히 바라다 - 몹시 원하다Turkish: çok özlemek - çok istemekUrdu: شدید آرزو کرنا - ترسناIndonesian: sangat merindukan - sangat menginginkan
Example Sentences
I ache for my family when I'm far from home.
basic
She ached for the chance to see her old friends again.
basic
During the long winter, people often ache for sunshine.
basic
He left, and ever since, I just ache for his voice every night.
natural
Sometimes I ache for adventure, just to break the routine.
natural
When I see old photos, I ache for those carefree days again.
natural