yearn (Meaning)
yearn (v)
desire strongly or persistently
have a desire for something or someone who is not present
have affection for; feel tenderness for
yearn (v. t.)
To pain; to grieve; to vex.
yearn (v. i.)
To be pained or distressed; to grieve; to mourn.
To be filled with longing desire; to be harassed or rendered uneasy with longing, or feeling the want of a thing; to strain with emotions of affection or tenderness; to long; to be eager.
yearn (v. i. & t.)
To curdle, as milk.
Synonyms & Antonyms of yearn
yearn Sentence Examples
- She yearned for the warmth of her grandmother's embrace.
- The child yearned for the day he could finally play with his new toy.
- The traveler yearned for the familiar comforts of home.
- The artist yearned for inspiration to strike and guide his brush.
- The student yearned for success on the upcoming exam.
- The couple yearned for a child to complete their family.
- The soldier yearned for the day he could return home from war.
- The dog yearned for a loving owner who would give him affection.
- The gardener yearned for the perfect bloom that would bring him joy.
- The sailor yearned for the open sea, where he felt truly alive.
FAQs About the word yearn
desire strongly or persistently, have a desire for something or someone who is not present, have affection for; feel tenderness forTo pain; to grieve; to vex.,
pine,long, fear,agonize, worry, despair, chafe, trouble, stew, fret
accept, accept, take, take, sustain, bear, endure, tolerate, bear, tolerate
She yearned for the warmth of her grandmother's embrace.
The child yearned for the day he could finally play with his new toy.
The traveler yearned for the familiar comforts of home.
The artist yearned for inspiration to strike and guide his brush.
