Yearn (verb)

1. To Have a Strong Desire: To have a deep, intense longing or desire for something, often something that is difficult to obtain or achieve.
2. To Feel a Deep Emotional Longing: To experience a profound emotional craving for something or someone, often associated with nostalgia or wistfulness.

Prepositions

• Before: Commonly used with “for” (e.g., “yearn for something”).
• After: Often used with phrases like “yearn to,” “yearn for.”

Collocations

• Yearn for something
• Yearn to do something
• Yearn with longing
• Yearn deeply
• Yearn with desire

Example Sentences

1. She yearned for the days when life was simpler and more carefree.
2. After years abroad, he yearned to return to his hometown.
3. The artist yearned to create something truly original and impactful.
4. He yearned for a sense of belonging and connection with others.
5. The soldiers yearned for peace and an end to the conflict.
6. She felt a deep yearning for her childhood home.
7. He yearned to travel the world and experience new cultures.
8. The old couple yearned for the days when they were young and full of energy.
9. She yearned to be reunited with her family after many years apart.
10. The poet wrote about the human yearning for love and understanding.
11. They yearned for a better future and a chance to improve their lives.
12. The child yearned for the attention and affection of his parents.
13. She yearned to find a place where she truly felt at home.
14. The abandoned dog yearned for companionship and care.
15. He yearned to be acknowledged for his efforts and achievements.
16. The movie captured the yearning of people seeking redemption and forgiveness.
17. She yearned to break free from the constraints of her daily routine.
18. The novel explores the yearning for freedom and self-expression.
19. They yearned to reconnect with their cultural heritage.
20. He yearned for the excitement and adventure he once had.
21. The yearning in her eyes revealed her deep emotional struggles.
22. She yearned to make a difference in the world.
23. The landscape yearned for a touch of color and life.
24. He yearned to understand the mysteries of the universe.
25. The artist’s work reflected a deep yearning for beauty and meaning.
26. They yearned for the simplicity and joy of childhood.
27. The protagonist yearned for a sense of purpose and direction in life.
28. She yearned to achieve her dreams despite the obstacles in her path.
29. The story is about a person who yearns for redemption and peace.
30. He yearned for the comfort of familiar surroundings after a long journey.
31. The yearning for adventure was evident in their travel plans.
32. The yearning for a lost love was a recurring theme in her poetry.
33. She yearned to escape the pressures of her high-stress job.
34. The character’s yearning for acceptance drove much of the plot.
35. He yearned for the chance to prove himself and make his mark.
36. The song’s lyrics express a deep yearning for connection and understanding.
37. She yearned for the days when things were less complicated.
38. The yearning for justice was a driving force behind their activism.
39. He yearned to live in a world where peace and harmony prevailed.
40. The artist’s work often reflected a yearning for something beyond the ordinary.
41. The children yearned for the return of their favorite teacher.
42. She yearned to find her true calling in life.
43. The yearning in his voice was palpable as he spoke about his dreams.
44. They yearned for a reunion with their loved ones after a long separation.
45. The yearning for knowledge led him to pursue advanced studies.
46. She yearned for a life filled with adventure and new experiences.
47. The book explores the yearning for personal growth and self-discovery.
48. He yearned to be free from the constraints of his current situation.
49. The old letters revealed a deep yearning for a bygone era.
50. She yearned for the chance to start over and build a new life.