Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: yearn

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

At times, I yearn for the wealth of recorded information available to populations elsewhere in the world.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65026795?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Being stuck in the cold for months make you yearn to be somewhere tropical.

Source: https://kowb1290.com/ixp/245/p/cold-nah-forget-that-enjoy-a-luau-in-laramie-this-friday/

But allowing yourself to want or to yearn, or openly announce, “I want a…” would mean that you are not in control of how the universe answers that prayer.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jan/22/ask-philippa-perry-im-single-about-to-turn-40-and-fear-i-will-self-destruct

"God I yearn for such a life with family and friends."

Source: https://www.legit.ng/people/1517106-i-friends-lady-invites-friends-house-pray/

Language can never pin down slavery, genocide, war, nor should it yearn for the arrogance to be able to do."

Source: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2023/12/26/rebroadcast-the-power-of-american-english-to-unite-a-fractured-nation

Looking forward, Nelson Chamisa remains a symbol of hope for many Zimbabweans who yearn for a brighter future.

Source: https://www.zimeye.net/2023/12/31/looking-forward-chamisa-remains-nations-hope/

Sixty five percent of Australian women yearn for more time to indulge in moments for themselves.

Source: https://www.bandt.com.au/jcdecaux-paints-australia-barbie-pink/

Spend time with him, but most importantly, show him how much you love and care for him as I sit and yearn for the feeling of what it is like to have a father.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/fathers-day-wish-dad-here/

‘Thank You For Coming’ celebrates the indomitable spirit of young women who seek love and yearn for the freedom to shape their lives.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/08/11/tiff-to-showcase-thank-you-for-coming-starring-bhumi-pednekar/

The community members “challenge the use of male-centric language and images of God,” “advocate for female diaconates and priests,” and “yearn to one day be allowed to openly marry our beloved in our church.”

Source: https://spectator.org/manhattan-parishes-host-god-is-trans-art-exhibit-yoga-at-altar/

They yearn for links to the union, celebrating the British monarch in murals or marching in parades that honor Protestant icons like William of Orange.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/europe/northern-ireland-good-friday-photos.html