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pine

verb
/paɪn/

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example Sentences

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

Example Expressions

pine away

Synonyms

yearn, crave, ache, desire

Antonyms

ignore, forget

Collocations

pine for someone, pine for home, pine away

Related Vocabularies

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
To extend or stretch something outward.
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
To cause to move or be apart; to divide into distinct elements.

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