Definitions

1. verb

to feel a strong and usually unfulfilled desire or craving for something, such as a place, a person, or an experience

“She yearned for the warmth of her childhood summers.”

2. noun

a strong and usually unfulfilled desire or craving for something

“Her yearn for adventure drove her to quit her job and travel the world.”

3. verb

to long or look forward to something

“I yearn for the day when I can retire and spend more time with my family.”