Lust after
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Definition
To lust after someone is to have strong sexual feelings or desire for that person, typically when the two people are not in a relationship.
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What “lust after” means
“Lust after” is a transitive verb phrase describing strong sexual desire for someone who is not the person’s romantic or sexual partner. For example, someone can lust after another person without being in a relationship with them.
Usage
The phrase is uncommon and takes the desired person as its object, as in “lusting after someone.” The related expression “lust after something” can also mean having a strong desire for something more generally, outside a sexual context.