Meaning ofyearnin English

Verb

1. to strongly desire something; feel longing
   She yearns for a chance to travel abroad.
2. to feel nostalgic for something past
   The old man yearns for his childhood home.
3. to long for something nostalgically; with melancholy
   Many people yearn for the simplicity of the past.
4. to long for someone with affection
   The couple yearns to be reunited with their loved ones.
5. to have intense emotional attachment
   The musician yearns for creative freedom to compose music.
6. to strongly desire or have longing (for something)
   The child yearns for the comfort of her mother's presence.