hurt for (someone or something)

hurt for (someone or something)

1. To feel a strong desire for someone or something. She hurt for the companionship of her husband when he was deployed overseas.2. To feel sadness and/or empathy for someone. I hurt for those little children who just lost their parents in a car accident.See also: hurt

hurt for someone/something

in. to long after someone or something; to need someone or something. I sure am hurting for a nice big steak. See also: hurt, someone, something