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yearnOne entry found. Main Entry: yearn Pronunciation: \ˈyərn\ Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English yernen, from Old English giernan; akin to Old High German gerōn to desire, Latin hortari to urge, encourage, Greek chairein to rejoice Date: before 12th century 1 : to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly <yearns to make a difference> synonyms see long — yearn·er noun — yearn·ing·ly \ˈyər-niŋ-lē\ adverb
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