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
    1. To long, have a strong desire (for something).
    2. To long for something in the past with melancholy, nostalgically.
    3. To have strong feelings of love, sympathy, affection, etc. (toward someone).
    4. To be pained or distressed; to grieve; to mourn.
    5. To pain; to grieve; to vex.
    6. 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.

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