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Meaning of Yearn For
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "yearn for" means to feel a strong and often unfulfilled desire or longing for something.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "yearn for" as to feel or express a strong desire or longing for something, such as a person, place, or thing.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "yearn for" as to have a strong feeling of wanting something, especially something that you cannot have.
Example Uses
- I yearn for the freedom to travel and explore new places.
- She yearns for the love and connection of her childhood home.
- He yearns for the peace and quiet of the countryside after living in the city for years.
- The community yearns for a new park and recreational facilities.
- The athlete yearns for the thrill of competition and the rush of adrenaline.