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yearn
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- pronunciation:
- yuhrn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
yearns, yearning, yearned |
| definition: |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something.
Allowed little freedom, she yearned for excitement.After years at sea, he yearned to be with his family.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- crave, hanker, hunger, long, pine, thirst
- antonyms:
- dread
- similar words:
- ache, aspire, burn, hope, itch, languish, lust, pant, sign, want, wish, yen
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| related words: |
care |
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| derivation: |
yearner (n.) |
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