What does "ansiar" mean in English?

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Spanish

ansiar

English

to long for

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Alternative translations of "ansiar"

to yearn for
to desire intensely
to crave
to pine for

Examples of how to use "ansiar" in Spanish

Spanish
Ansiaba volver a casa.
English
I longed to go back home.
Spanish
Yo ansío aprender español cada día.
English
I yearn to learn Spanish every day.
Spanish
Ayer ansié ver la película completa.
English
Yesterday I longed to watch the full movie.
Spanish
De niño ansiaba salir a jugar.
English
As a child, I longed to go out and play.
Spanish
Mañana ansiaré terminar mi tarea temprano.
English
Tomorrow I will long to finish my homework early.

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