Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of; -- used in a good sense.2. (v. t.) To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden). 3. (v. i.) To have or indulge inordinate desire. Thesaurus aspire after begrudge cast envious eyes choose crave crave after crawl after desiderate envy grudge hanker after hunger after lust after pant after run mad after thirst after want wish |