yearns
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yearns
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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