(an instance of) strong longing (for something)
want, longing
Cases of word usage
1) a strong desire to be successful (ambition)
2) having a strong desire for success (ambitious)
3) to run about wildly (especially with a desire to kill people) (amok)
4) a physical desire for food (appetite)
5) (a strong desire to work in) an occupation, profession or trade (calling)
6) a strong and uncontrollable desire (compulsion)
7) to desire eagerly (especially something belonging to another person) (covet)
8) to have, state, a strong desire for something (crave)
9) a very strong or uncontrollable desire (craving)
10) full of, showing, strong desire or willingness (eager)
