LUST AFTER


Meaning of LUST AFTER in English

or lust for

1.

If you ~ someone or lust for them, you feel a very strong sexual desire for them.

From what I hear, half the campus is lusting after her.

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

2.

If you ~ or lust for something, you have a very strong desire to possess it.

Sheard lusted after the Directorship.

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

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