yearn

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈjɜːrn/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/jɝn/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(yûrn)

Collocations for "yearn"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "yearn" in context.

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yearn

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
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  1. yearn for [her, freedom, romance, success]
  2. [my] heart yearns for you
  3. yearn to [live, be, know, return home]
  4. yearn [desperately, deeply, nostalgically]
  5. yearn with [all my heart]
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