yearn

/jɜːn/verb
Middle School
1

To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

2

To long for something in the past with melancholy or nostalgia.

3

Of music, words, etc.: to express strong desire or longing.

4

To have strong feelings of affection, love, sympathy, etc., toward someone.

5

To be distressed or pained; to grieve; to mourn.

6

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

7

To have a strong desire or longing (for something or to do something).

8

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

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

#archaic#dated#obsolete