yearn - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for yearn , a list of similar words for yearn from our thesaurus that you can use

Verb

have affection for; feel tenderness for

Synonyms

• yearn

More generic

• care for
• cherish
• hold dear
• treasure

Verb

have a desire for something or someone who is not present

Synonyms

• ache
• languish
• pine
• yearn
• yen

More generic

• hanker
• long
• yearn

More specific

• die

Verb

desire strongly or persistently

Synonyms

• hanker
• long
• yearn

More generic

• desire
• want

More specific

• ache
• languish
• pine
• yearn
• yen

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