Yearn — synonyms, definition

1. yearn (Verb)

ache covet crave demand desire hanker hunger hunger for lack languish long long for lust need pant pine want wish yearn for yen

yearn (Verb) — Desire strongly or persistently.

yearn (Verb) — Have a desire for something or someone who is not present. ex. "She yearned for a cigarette"

yearn (Verb) — Have affection for; feel tenderness for.

care for cherish desire hold dear treasure want die