yearn

Meanings

• verb

  have a strong desire or passion for something; crave

  - "She yearns for a peaceful life."
  - "He yearns for success and recognition."
  - "The dog yearns for attention from its owner."

• verb

  feel a strong emotional longing or desire for something or someone

  - "He yearned for her love and companionship."
  - "The old man yearned for the simple pleasures of his youth."
  - "I yearn to travel the world."

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Pronunciation

1. /jɝn/
   
   
   
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2. /jɝn/
   
   
   
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3. /jɝn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yearn
urn , spurn , earn , tern , learn , turn

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Variants

List of all variants of yearn that leads to same result
yearn , yearned , yearner , yearners , yearning , yearningly , yearns

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to gnaw' or 'to grind the teeth', later developed the meaning of 'longing for' or 'desiring'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'yearn' is related to the Old English word 'gearnian', which meant 'to crave' or 'to desire'.

2. Yearning is a common theme in many forms of art, including literature, music, and visual arts.

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Related Concepts

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1. desire: Yearning is a strong form of desire, often associated with a deep emotional longing or craving.

2. longing: Yearning is a form of longing, often expressed through intense feelings of sadness, nostalgia, or love.

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Culture

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Yearning is a common theme in literature, particularly in poetry, where it is used to express deep emotions and longing. It is also a common theme in music, particularly in ballads and love songs.

How to Memorize "yearn"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feeling of yearning in your heart. Imagine a deep longing or craving that cannot be satisfied.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yearn' with feelings of longing, desire, and craving.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word: 'yearn' originally meant 'to gnaw' or 'to grind the teeth', so think of the deep, gnawing feeling of yearning.

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