Synonyms for

Yearned

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

Definition

to have a strong desire or longing for something

Synonyms & similar words

yen yearn hanker ache pine long languish crave long desire hanker pine covet wish want aspire ache lust thirst coveting

Example sentences

  1. He yearned for a piece of cake.
  2. She yearned for her lost toy.
  3. The puppy yearned for a bone.
  4. He yearned for the summer sun.
  5. The bird yearned for the freedom of the sky.

Quotes

  • “I have loved none but you. Unjust I may have been, weak and resentful I have been, but never inconstant.” - Jane Austen
  • “I yearn for flowers that bend with the wind and rain.” - Tso Ssu
  • “I yearn for the day when the sun rises and sets in your eyes.” - Juansen Dizon

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