hold dear vs yearn
yearn vs hold dearhold dear and yearn both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hold dear | No | No | Yes | No |
| yearn | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
yearn is a hyponym of
hold dear; that is, yearn is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
hold dear:
- hold dear: be fond of; be attached to
- yearn: have affection for; feel tenderness for
| hold dear (verb) | yearn (verb) |
|---|---|
| be fond of; be attached to | desire strongly or persistently |
| have a desire for something or someone who is not present | |
| have affection for; feel tenderness for |
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