Pine for
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The phrase often conveys a deep, sometimes sad longing or yearning. 
Marooned on the island, he pined for his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Unattainable Desire
'Pine for' is usually used for things or people that are out of reach. 
He pined for a lifestyle that was well beyond his means.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Temporary
The feeling suggested by 'pine for' is persistent, not fleeting or momentary. 
Even years later, she pined for her lost childhood friend.