Russian-English translations for жа́ждать

hunger
us
I have a hunger to win.I hungered for your love
itch
us
He started learning to drive and he has been itching for opportunities to practice ever since.

long for
pineThe northern slopes were covered mainly in pineLaura was pining for Bill all the time he was gone
thirst
us
a thirst for goldI thirst for knowledge and education will sate me
yearn
us
All I yearn for is a simple life.