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yearn

UK
/jɜːn/
US
/jɜrn/

Translations

yearnverb
yearned
Past Simple
yearned
Past Participle
yearning
Gerund
UK
/jɜːn/
US
/jɜrn/
They yearned to make a difference in their community.
Они стремились изменить что-то в своем сообществе.
She yearned for the days when she was young and carefree.
Она тосковала по дням, когда была молодой и беззаботной.
He yearned to travel the world and experience different cultures.
Он жаждал путешествовать по миру и познавать разные культуры.
Additional translations
вожделеть
Synonyms
long
thirst
ache
pine
hanker
want
crave
desire

Definitions

yearnverb
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
She yearned for the days when she could travel freely.
(archaic or literary) To feel compassion or tenderness for someone or something.
His heart yearned over the orphaned animals.
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