Lust for and Yearn for

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Yearn for and lust for are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yearn for" instead a verb "Lust for".

Yearn for verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.

Usage example: yearned for a little house in the country

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Lust for and yearn for are semantically related. You can use "Lust for" instead a verb "Yearn for".

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