B1verbformalemotions
US/θɜːrst/
UK/θɜːst/
to want something very much, such as knowledge, success or adventure
In context
Young people in small towns often thirst for adventure and new experiences.
After losing the final, the players were thirsting for revenge.
She has always thirsted for knowledge and reads everything she can find.
Words that go with thirst
verb + preposition
- thirst for knowledgeChildren who thirst for knowledge ask endless questions.
- thirst for powerLeaders who thirst for power rarely admit it.
- thirst for revengeThe villagers thirsted for revenge after the attack.
- thirst for successThe young coach thirsts for success in his first season.
- thirst for adventureTravellers who thirst for adventure love the mountains of northern Vietnam.
- thirst afterMany people still thirst after fame and money.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I thirst water after the run.Correct: I'm thirsty after the run.