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YEARNED-FOR

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• YEARNED-FOR (adjective)
The adjective YEARNED-FOR has 1 sense:

1. greatly desired

Familiarity information: YEARNED-FOR used as an adjective is very rare.

• YEARNED-FOR (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Greatly desired

Synonyms:

longed-for; wished-for; yearned-for

Similar:

wanted (desired or wished for or sought)

"Make hay while the sun shines."
(English proverb)
"Every rock strikes the feet of the poor."
(Afghanistan proverb)
"Good enough for Government work."
(American proverb)
"Just toss it in my hat and I'll sort it to-morrow."
(Dutch proverb)

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