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yearn

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐ̃ˈsɐj.ɐ̃w̃/an·sei·am

Definition

1

Third-person plural present indicative of the verb 'to yearn'. They feel an intense desire, a longing, or great expectation for something.

Usage examples

The parents yearn for the return of their son who is abroad.
Fans eagerly await the release of the band's new album.

Common combinations

yearn forlong to seeeagerly await