Yearn
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Yearn [yurn]

VERB

VERB

  • To have an earnest or strong desire.

Example

"Sushila yearned for a long vacation to Goa."

"The child yearned for his mother when he found himself alone in the market."

Synonyms

Crave, Hunger, Covet, Hanker

Antonyms

Abjure, Dislike, Hate, Despise