yearn for
Definitions
To have an intense, often melancholy, desire for something.
To feel a strong, persistent longing or craving for a person, object, or state.
Examples
After living in the city for a decade, she began to yearn for the quiet simplicity of her childhood home.
Many people yearn for a sense of belonging in an increasingly disconnected world.
The weary traveler continued to yearn for the comfort of his own bed after weeks on the road.