intransitive verb
Definition: To feel a strong and often sad desire for something or someone that is not present.
Example: She began to pine for her hometown after living in the city for several years.
noun
Definition: A type of evergreen tree that has long, needle-like leaves and produces cones. These trees are often used for their wood and resin, and they are commonly found in forests.
Example: The children climbed the tall pine in the backyard.
transitive verb
Definition: To feel a deep, intense longing or sadness for someone or something that is absent or lost.
Example: She began to pine for her hometown after living in the city for several years.