yearn

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

to have a strong desire or longing for something

Example Sentences

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

She yearns for a peaceful life in the countryside.

Example Expressions

yearn for

Synonyms

long for, crave, desire, pine for, long, pine, hunger

Entry 1

long for, crave, desire, pine for

Entry 2

long, crave, desire, pine, hunger

Antonyms

reject, refuse, dislike, avoid, despise

Entry 1

reject, refuse, dislike, avoid

Entry 2

dislike, reject, despise

Collocations

yearn for, yearn to, deeply yearn, yearn desperately, yearn for freedom, yearn for love, yearn to escape

Entry 1

yearn for, yearn to, deeply yearn, yearn desperately

Entry 2

yearn for freedom, yearn for love, yearn to escape