to yearn
verb/ɐ̃siˈaɾ/medium
an·si·ar
Definitions
1To feel a deep, often melancholic or restless longing for something.
She yearned for a chance to travel the world.
He yearned for the peace of his childhood home.
Common collocations
to yearn for somethingto long for newsto crave for
2To feel anxiety or unease.
He yearned with worry over his sick friend.
They yearned for the safety of their families.
Etymology
Do latim 'anxiare'.