YEARN


Meaning of YEARN in English

v.intr. 1 (usu. foll. by for, after, or to + infin.) have a strong emotional longing. 2 (usu. foll. by to, towards) be filled with compassion or tenderness. yearner n. yearning n. & adj. yearningly adv.

[ OE giernan f. a Gmc root meaning 'eager' ]

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