long2

 
Pronunciation: /lɒŋ/

verb

[no object]
  • have a strong wish or desire: she longed for a little more excitement [with infinitive]: we are longing to see the new baby

Origin:

Old English langian 'grow long, prolong', also 'dwell in thought, yearn', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch langen 'present, offer' and German langen 'reach, extend'