Yearn Definition & Meaning
yearn
- verb
- desire strongly or persistently
- have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover"
- have affection for; feel tenderness for
"Yearn" in song lyrics
See how yearn is used in real songs:
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"But I still yearn"
A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Refried Beans -
"You done took mine, I'ma take yearn"
B.G. f/ Bun B, Juvenile, Ms. Tee — Retaliation -
"You gave me this one, which is the most yearn"
Bomfunk MC's f/ Kartsy — Sky's the Limit (Radio Edit)
Words that rhyme with yearn
Usage tips for "yearn"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does yearn mean?
- desire strongly or persistently have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover" have affection for; feel tenderness for
- What part of speech is yearn?
- Yearn is a verb.
- How many definitions does yearn have?
- Yearn has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).