Definition of "yearn" in English

verb

1. (intransitive, also figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

   • All I yearn for is a simple life.

2. (intransitive) Of music, words, etc.: to express strong desire or longing.

3. (intransitive, dated) To have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc., toward someone.

4. (intransitive, obsolete) To be distressed or pained; to grieve; to mourn.

5. (transitive) Often followed by out: to perform (music) which conveys or say (words) which express strong desire or longing.

6. (transitive, archaic or poetic) To have a strong desire or longing (for something or to do something).

7. (transitive, obsolete) To cause (someone) to have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc.; also, to grieve or pain (someone).

noun

1. A strong desire or longing; a yearning, a yen.

verb

1. Of milk: to curdle, especially in the cheesemaking process.

2. Of cheese: to be made from curdled milk.

3. To curdle (milk), especially in the cheesemaking process.

4. To make (cheese) from curdled milk.