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treasure vs yearn

yearn vs treasure

treasure is a noun but yearn is not a noun.

treasure and yearn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
treasure Yes No Yes No
yearn No No Yes No
As verbs, yearn is a hyponym of treasure; that is, yearn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than treasure:
  • treasure: be fond of; be attached to
  • yearn: have affection for; feel tenderness for
treasure (noun) yearn (noun)
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
a collection of precious things
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
any possession that is highly valued by its owner
treasure (verb) yearn (verb)
be fond of; be attached to desire strongly or persistently
hold dear have a desire for something or someone who is not present
have affection for; feel tenderness for
Difference between treasure and yearn

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