Yearn
Pronunciation: /ˈjɜːrn/
Yearn (verb)
- to want something very much, especially something difficult to get.
- to feel a strong wish for something from the past.
Examples
- They yearn for adventure in distant lands.
- She yearns to explore new opportunities.
Common collocations: yearn for freedom, yearn to succeed, yearn for change, yearn for the past, yearn for nostalgia