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thirst for something 
1. Lit. to desire something to drink. (Somewhat formal.) "I thirst for something cooling and refreshing." said the preacher. You could see that everyone there was thirsting for water, or even coffee, but there was no refreshment in sight.
2. Fig. to have a strong desire for something. (See also have a thirst for something.) In the old days, students were said to thirst for knowledge. The generals thirsted for new battles to be fought.
See also: thirst


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He further added that anybody who wishes to donate money towards the Thirst for Education campaign can visit any of the Emarat service stations, in Dubai, Sharjah and northern Emirates and donate the amount inside the c-store.
Thirst Poems by Mary Oliver (Beacon Press, 2006) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Another morning and I wake with thirst for the goodness I do not have.
After inheriting his grandfather's taste for adventure and thirst for knowledge, Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage, right) has devoted his life to treasure hunting.
 
 
 
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