Meaning & use
Hungered
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Felt hunger or a strong desire or craving for something, especially in the phrase 'hungered for.'
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He hungered for recognition after years of being overlooked.
By midday, the hikers hungered for a proper meal.
A note on using this word
While 'hungered' can describe literal hunger, it is especially common in figurative expressions like 'hungered for justice' or 'hungered for approval.'
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Words with an opposite meaning
was satisfiedwas content
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