Pant (verb)

1. To breathe rapidly and heavily, as from exertion or excitement.
2. To long for something with eagerness.

Origin:

From middle english word "pant" from old french word "pantir" meaning "to breathe hard".

Examples:

1. He panted as he ran up the stairs.
2. She panted from the heat and the exertion of the hike.
3. The dog panted heavily, its tongue lolling out of its mouth.
4. She panted after the success and the recognition.
5. He panted to finish the marathon in less than 3 hours.