Yearn For

Pronunciation: /jɜːrn fɔːr/

Definitions of yearn for

verb to have an intense longing or desire for something

Example Sentences

A1 I yearn for my favorite toy.

A2 She yearns for adventure and new experiences.

B1 Many people yearn for a sense of belonging.

B2 As she grew older, she began to yearn for independence.

C1 Despite his success, he still yearns for validation from others.

C2 The artist yearns for recognition and acclaim for his work.

Examples of yearn for in a Sentence

formal Many people yearn for a sense of purpose in their professional lives.

informal I can't help but yearn for a vacation on a tropical island.

slang She's always yearning for the latest fashion trends.

figurative His heart yearned for the love he once had.

Grammatical Forms of yearn for

• past tense: yearned for
• plural: yearn for
• comparative: more yearning for
• superlative: most yearning for
• present tense: yearn for
• future tense: will yearn for
• perfect tense: have yearned for
• continuous tense: is yearning for
• singular: yearns for
• positive degree: yearn for
• infinitive: to yearn for
• gerund: yearning for
• participle: yearning for

Origin and Evolution of yearn for

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'yearn' originated from the Old English word 'gearnian', which means to desire or long for.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'yearn' has retained its original meaning of intense longing or desire, but has also come to be used in a more general sense of strong feelings or emotions towards something.