yearn (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /jɜːrn/
Definition
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from, or that is difficult or impossible to obtain.
Examples
He yearned for a simpler life away from the city.
She yearned to be reunited with her family.
The child yearned for a toy he had seen in the shop window.
How to Use yearn
- yearn for (prepositional phrase)
- To have a strong desire for something or someone. — "The exiles yearned for their homeland."
- yearn to do something (collocation)
- To have a strong desire to perform a particular action. — "She yearned to be a famous singer."
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