yearn

Verb
  1. Desire strongly or persistently (synset 201832347)
    is a type of: desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly
    subtypes: ache, languish, pine, yearn, yen - have a desire for something or someone who is not present
    same as: hanker, long
  2. Have a desire for something or someone who is not present (synset 201809651)
    "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover"
    is a type of: hanker, long, yearn - desire strongly or persistently
    subtypes: die - languish as with love or desire
    same as: ache, languish, pine, yen
  3. Have affection for;
    Feel tenderness for (synset 201781522)
    is a type of: care for, cherish, hold dear, treasure - be fond of; be attached to

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