yearns
The word “yearns” has 1 syllable: yearns.
It's pronounced as /jɜrns/.
What is synonym and antonym for yearns?
In the thesaurus, “yearns” has 10 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yearns along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yearns
- ache
- chafe
- covet
- crave
- hanker
- hunger
- itch
- longs
- pine
- thirst
Antonyms for yearns
Meanings of yearns
- verb
- To long, have a strong desire (for something).
- To long for something in the past with melancholy, nostalgically.
- To have strong feelings of love, sympathy, affection, etc. (toward someone).
- To be pained or distressed; to grieve; to mourn.
- To pain; to grieve; to vex.
- To curdle, as milk.
Example Sentences
- In the quiet moments of solitude, she yearns for the companionship of a true friend.
- The adventurer yearns for unexplored lands, seeking new horizons and experiences.
- Despite the challenges, the artist passionately yearns for creative expression and artistic fulfillment.
- The romantic protagonist yearns for the return of a lost love, captured in the pages of a poignant novel.
- The young dreamer yearns for a future filled with possibilities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yearns, such as: abjure, accepts, ache, chafe, covet, crave, dislike.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.