Synonyms for

Pine

Verb / paɪn / Another word for pine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and cones that contain seeds

Synonyms & similar words

yen yearn pinetree truepine ache languish fir cedar spruce evergreen conifer tree wood timber lumber log pole mast stave staff stick wand baton cane scepter spear

Synonyms by register

Formal

yearn long ache crave

Informal

miss want badly really want be down for

Literary

lament mourn grieve

Antonyms

rejoice celebrate exult delight be glad

Common collocations

  • pine for
  • pine away
  • pine needle
  • pine cone
  • pine tree
  • pine forest
  • white pine
  • lodgepole pine

Word family

noun pine
verb pine
adjective piny

Usage note

The verb 'pine' often implies a longing for something lost or unattainable. It is typically followed by 'for' or 'away'.

Example sentences

  1. I can smell the pine trees in the forest.
  2. The Christmas tree was made of pine.
  3. The woodworker used pine to make the table.
  4. The lumberjack chopped down a big pine tree.
  5. The pine cone fell from the tree and hit the ground.

Quotes

  • 'The pine stays green in winter... wisdom in hardship.' - Norman Douglas
  • 'The pine tree is the symbol of everlasting memory.' - Dante Alighieri
  • 'The pine is not affected by the cold like other trees. It stays green and cheerful, while others droop and die.' - J. C. Ryle

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