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yearns
verb
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How to pronounce yearns:

Definition of yearns:

yearns (verb):
to have an intense desire or longing
to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly

Synonyms for yearns:

ache
agonizes
covet
crave
desire
eat your heart out over
fears
hanker after
have a yen for
hunger
itch
languish
long
longs
lust
pant
pine
pines
set your heart upon
suspire
would give your eyeteeth for

Antonyms for yearns:

abjures
despises
dislikes
hates
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