Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "yearn" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

my people yearn for freedom yearner yearnful yearning yearnly yearnsome yearny

Etymologically Related To

yearning yen

Context

nonstandard scotland

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

care for cherish desire hanker hold dear long treasure want

Manner Of

care for

Related Terms

affection curdle desire feeling grieve long melancholy mourn nostalgia pained strong sympathy vex yearning yen

Synonym Network

ache hanker

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