lust after

/ləst ˌæftər/
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Other forms: lusted after; lusting after; lusts after

Definitions of lust after
  1. verb
    have a strong sexual desire for
    synonyms: lech after
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    type of:
    desire, want
    feel or have a desire for; want strongly
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