verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

sigh, gasp

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Example Sentences

Example:She sighed heavily, a tear rolling down her cheek as she thought about her lost loved one.

Definition:To breathe out a long, audible breath, often expressive of sadness or longing.

From sigh

Example:She gasped, clutching her chest, as the news of her father’s sudden death hit her.

Definition:To breathe in and out with short, quick breaths, as if in surprise, pain, or distress.

From gasp