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to yearn
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to have a strong and continuous desire for something
Transitive: to yearn to do sth | to yearn for sth
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to feel deep sympathy or a strong desire to help or care for someone
Intransitive: to yearn over sb/sth
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Example
He yearned for the warmth of his mother's embrace during times of sadness.
I yearned for the taste of homemade cooking while living in a dormitory during college.
She yearns for the comfort of her childhood home every time she visits her parents.
He yearns for a sense of purpose in his life.
They yearn for acceptance and understanding from others.
