Fond and Yearning

Fond

Fond adjective - Having a liking or affection.

Yearning and fond are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yearning" instead an adjective "Fond".

Nearby Words: fondness, fondly

Yearning

Yearning noun - A strong wish for something.

Fond and yearning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fond" instead an adjective "Yearning".

Nearby Words: yearned, yearningly
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