Pine for

verb

To deeply desire someone or something that you cannot have or that is absent.

After moving to the city, she began to pine for her hometown's peaceful countryside.
Visual representation of "pine for" - To deeply desire someone or something that you cannot have or that is absent.

Often appears as...

  • pine for someone
  • pine for old days

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To deeply desire someone or something that you cannot have or that is absent.

After moving to the city, she began to pine for her hometown's peaceful countryside.
Visual representation of "pine for" - To deeply desire someone or something that you cannot have or that is absent.

Often appears as...

  • pine for someone
  • pine for old days

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "pine for"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Weight

The phrase often conveys a deep, sometimes sad longing or yearning.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
Marooned on the island, he pined for his family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unattainable Desire

'Pine for' is usually used for things or people that are out of reach.

Illustration for Unattainable Desire
He pined for a lifestyle that was well beyond his means.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Temporary

The feeling suggested by 'pine for' is persistent, not fleeting or momentary.

Illustration for Not Temporary
Even years later, she pined for her lost childhood friend.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Weight

The phrase often conveys a deep, sometimes sad longing or yearning.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
Marooned on the island, he pined for his family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unattainable Desire

'Pine for' is usually used for things or people that are out of reach.

Illustration for Unattainable Desire
He pined for a lifestyle that was well beyond his means.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Temporary

The feeling suggested by 'pine for' is persistent, not fleeting or momentary.

Illustration for Not Temporary
Even years later, she pined for her lost childhood friend.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Weight

The phrase often conveys a deep, sometimes sad longing or yearning.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
Marooned on the island, he pined for his family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unattainable Desire

'Pine for' is usually used for things or people that are out of reach.

Illustration for Unattainable Desire
He pined for a lifestyle that was well beyond his means.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Temporary

The feeling suggested by 'pine for' is persistent, not fleeting or momentary.

Illustration for Not Temporary
Even years later, she pined for her lost childhood friend.
Visual representation of the word "Pine for"

Never forget "Pine for"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top