Longing and Volition

Longing

Longing noun - A strong wish for something.

Volition and longing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Volition" instead a noun "Longing".

Nearby Words: longed, longingly

Volition

Volition noun - The act or power of making one's own choices or decisions.

Longing and volition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Longing" instead a noun "Volition".

Nearby Word: volitional
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