Yen (Verb)
Meaning
Have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- She yearned for a warm sunny day during the cold winter months.
- The child yenned for her favorite toy while on a trip away from home.
- He had a strong yen for authentic Italian food while traveling in Asia.
- She intensely yenned for her beloved grandmother who had passed away.
- After being apart for months the couple yenned for each other more than ever.