Another word for yearn
yearn
Synonyms
yearn
v.
want, crave, long for, fret, chafe, ache, grieve, mourn, droop, pine, languish, be eager for, be desirous of, be ardent, be fervent, be passionate, wish for, thirst for, hunger for, aspire to, set one's heart upon, hanker after*, have a yen for*; see also try 1.
Antonyms avoid*, be content, be indifferent.
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Another word for yearn
To have a strong longing for:
ache, covet, desire, hanker, long2, pant, pine, want, wish. (Informal) hone2. See desireTo experience or express compassion:
ache, commiserate, compassionate, feel, pity, sympathize. Idioms: be sorry, have (or take) pity. See pity
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