Synonyms for

Yearn

Verb / jɜ:n / Another word for yearn — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have a strong desire or longing for something; to want something very much.

Synonyms & similar words

ache long pine languish hanker yen crave desire long pine hanker wish covet want thirst ache burn crave hunger need yearning aspiring pursuing seeking wishing longing

Example sentences

  1. I yearn for my favorite ice cream.
  2. The puppy would yearn for his owner when they were apart.
  3. She would yearn for the weekend all week long.
  4. He would yearn for adventure and excitement.
  5. They would yearn for the day they could travel again.

Quotes

  • We yearn for peace, yet we glorify war.
  • The heart of man is restless until it finds its rest in Thee.
  • The heart wants what it wants. There's no logic to these things. You meet someone and you fall in love and that's that.

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