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yearn2 entries found for yearn.To select an entry, click on it. Main Entry: yearn Pronunciation: 'y&rn Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English yernen, from Old English giernan; akin to Old High German gerOn to desire, Latin hortari to urge, encourage, Greek chairein to rejoice 1 : to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly <yearns to make a difference> 2 : to feel tenderness or compassion synonym see LONG - yearnˇer noun - yearnˇingˇly
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