transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈyərn ]
intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English yernen, from Old English giernan; akin to Old High German gerōn to desire, Latin hortari to urge, encourage, Greek chairein to rejoice
Date: before 12th century
1. : to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly
yearn s to make a difference
2. : to feel tenderness or compassion
Synonyms: see long
• yearn·er noun
• yearn·ing·ly ˈyər-niŋ-lē adverb