Definitions:

1. to desire strongly or persistently verb
   • The old couple yearned for simpler times.
2. to have a desire for something or someone who is not present verb
   • I yearn to go on a trip abroad.
3. to have affection for verb
   • I yearn for them.

Synonyms:

• long
• yen

NearBy Words:

• yearned-for
• yearner
• yearning
• yearningly