hunger after

hunger after(
huhng
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guhr
 
ahf
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tuhr
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. ansiar
Herminio can scorn society all he wants, but he hungers after fame and recognition just as much as anyone else.Herminio puede hablar con desdén de la sociedad todo lo que quiera, pero ansía la fama y el reconocimiento tanto como los demás.
b. estar sediento de
Leslie hungers after wealth and material possessions.Leslie está sedienta de riqueza y bienes materiales.
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