Brood and Yearn

Brood

Brood verb - To cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop.
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Yearn and brood are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yearn" instead a verb "Brood".

Nearby Words: brooding, broody, brooded, brooder

Yearn

Yearn verb - Desire strongly or persistently.
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Brood and yearn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brood" instead a verb "Yearn".
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