Yearn (verb)

1. To have a strong, often melancholy desire or longing for something or someone.
2. To feel a deep emotional desire or craving, often accompanied by a sense of longing or sadness.

Prepositions

• After: Commonly followed by “for” (e.g., “yearn for”), “to” (e.g., “yearn to”), “after” (e.g., “yearn after”).

Collocations

• Yearn for freedom
• Yearn for love
• Yearn for the past
• Yearn to return
• Yearn for something more
• Yearn to be with
• Yearn after happiness

Example Sentences

1. She yearned for the days of her youth.
2. He yearned to see his family after years of being apart.
3. The soldier yearned for home.
4. She yearned for the freedom to travel the world.
5. They yearned for peace and quiet after a hectic week.
6. He yearned for the love he lost.
7. The artist yearned for recognition of his work.
8. She yearned to be understood and accepted.
9. The child yearned for a pet to play with.
10. He yearned for adventure and excitement.
11. She yearned for the comfort of her old home.
12. The couple yearned for a child of their own.
13. He yearned for the simple life he once had.
14. She yearned to be free from her responsibilities.
15. He yearned for the opportunity to prove himself.
16. She yearned for the chance to make things right.
17. The community yearned for justice after the incident.
18. He yearned for the warmth of the sun on his face.
19. She yearned for the days when they were all together.
20. He yearned for the thrill of competition.
21. She yearned for the taste of her grandmother’s cooking.
22. He yearned for the return of the good old days.
23. The poet yearned for inspiration.
24. She yearned for a break from the daily grind.
25. He yearned for the approval of his parents.
26. She yearned to reconnect with her old friends.
27. He yearned for the ocean and the feel of the sand.
28. She yearned for the mountains and the fresh air.
29. He yearned for the opportunity to travel.
30. She yearned for the love of her life.
31. He yearned for a new start in a new place.
32. She yearned for the thrill of a new adventure.
33. He yearned for the peace that meditation brought him.
34. She yearned for the simplicity of her childhood.
35. He yearned for the chance to make a difference.
36. She yearned to experience the world beyond her small town.
37. He yearned for the quiet of the countryside.
38. She yearned for the energy of the city.
39. He yearned for a deeper connection with others.
40. She yearned for the wisdom that comes with age.
41. He yearned for the joy of being with his family.
42. She yearned for the peace that comes with acceptance.
43. He yearned for the excitement of new experiences.
44. She yearned for the stability of a permanent home.
45. He yearned for the success he had once known.
46. She yearned for the innocence of her childhood.
47. He yearned for the adventure of sailing the seas.
48. She yearned for the calm of a quiet evening.
49. He yearned for the opportunity to make amends.
50. She yearned for the strength to overcome her challenges.