Hanker (verb)

1. To have a strong desire or longing for something.
2. To long persistently and frequently for something.

Origin:

From the middle english word hankeren, from the old english word hanca (to long for, desire), from the proto-germanic *hankōną (to long for, desire).

Examples:

1. She hankered for a change of scenery.
2. He hankered after the good old days.
3. To hanker is to have a strong desire or longing for something.
4. Hankering can be a persistent and frequent longing for something.
5. Hankering can be used in both positive and negative contexts.