Yearn

/jɜrn/ verb

Definition

To want something very badly or to long for someone or something, often something that seems out of reach.

Etymology

From Old English 'geornian,' possibly related to 'gern' meaning 'keen' or 'eager.' It's been used since Anglo-Saxon times to describe a deep, emotional desire or longing.

Kelly Says

Yearning is different from just wanting something—it's a deeper, more emotional desire that suggests you're missing something or someone, which is why poets and songwriters love using this word!

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