Yearn
/jɜrn/
To yearn means to really want something or to miss something a lot, like when you wish you could see a friend who lives far away.
Examples
- I yearn to visit the ocean because I love the sound of the waves and building sandcastles.
- During the summer, I yearn for days filled with sunshine so I can ride my bike with my friends.
- As I read the adventure book, I yearn to explore faraway lands like the brave heroes in the story.
Synonyms
long for
desire
crave
miss
want
Antonyms
reject
dislike
have enough
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