yearner

yearner
noun
a person with a strong desire for something
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a longer for money

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a thirster after blood

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a yearner for knowledge

Syn: ↑longer, ↑thirster
Derivationally related forms: ↑yearn, ↑long (for: ↑longer)
Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑somebody, ↑mortal, ↑soul

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\\ˈyərnər; ˈyə̄nə(r, ˈyəin-\ noun (-s)
: one that yearns

yearners for an absolute government — Russell Lord

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yearnˈer noun
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Main Entry:yearn

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