Difference between Hanker and Yearn

What is the difference between Hanker and Yearn?

Hanker as a verb is to crave, want or desire. while Yearn as a verb is to long, have a strong desire (for something).

Hanker

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To crave, want or desire.

Yearn

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To long, have a strong desire (for something).To long back with melancholy, nostalgically

Example sentence: The Mediterranean is in my DNA. I'm fine inland for about a week, but then I yearn for a limitless view of the sea, for the colours and smells of the Italian and French Riviera.

We hope you now know whether to use Hanker or Yearn in your sentence.

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