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YEARNS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Yearns.

Yearns - as a verb

Desire strongly or persistently

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hankerlong
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desirewant
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a desire for something or someone who is not present

Example: "She ached for a cigarette"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
achelanguishpineyen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hankerlongyearn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have affection for; feel tenderness for

Example Sentences

"She yearns for adventure and excitement in her life."
"He yearns to travel to distant lands and explore new cultures."
"The child yearns for his parents' attention and love."
"Sarah yearns for a sense of belonging in her community."
"The artist yearns to create something truly original and meaningful."
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Word Game Points

Is YEARNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yearns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

YEARNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is YEARNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yearns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
YEARNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is YEARNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yearns is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
YEARNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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