pine
//paɪn//
Translation
to pine
Definition
To pine means to yearn deeply and persistently for someone or something that is absent or lost, often accompanied by a sense of melancholy or longing. This verb conveys a strong emotional ache, typically for a person, place, or past time, and is used in contexts of heartfelt desire or grief. It often implies a passive, enduring state of missing rather than active pursuit.
Example
“She pined for her childhood home long after moving to the city.”
“He spent years pining for his lost love, unable to move on.”
“The dog pined by the door every day, waiting for its owner to return.”
“After her best friend moved abroad, she pined for their daily conversations.”
“He pined for the freedom of his youth as he settled into a routine job.”
“The old sailor pined for the sea, even in his quiet retirement.”
“She pined for her husband during his long deployment overseas.”
“The exiled poet pined for the landscapes of his native country.”
“He pined for the simplicity of life before technology took over.”
“After the breakup, she pined for the warmth of their shared moments.”
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