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(intransitive, also figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
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(intransitive) Of music, words, etc.: to express strong desire or longing.
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(intransitive, dated) To have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc., toward someone.
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(intransitive, obsolete) To be distressed or pained; to grieve; to mourn.
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(transitive) Often followed by out: to perform (music) which conveys or say (words) which express strong desire or longing.
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(transitive, archaic or poetic) To have a strong desire or longing (for something or to do something).
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(transitive, obsolete) To cause (someone) to have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc.; also, to grieve or pain (someone).