crave
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verb \ˈkrāv\cravedcrav·ing
Definition of CRAVE
transitive verb
2
a : to want greatly : need <craves drugs> b : to yearn for <crave a vanished youth>
intransitive verb
: to have a strong or inward desire <craves after affection>
— crav·er noun
See Examples of CRAVE
- Like many celebrities, he craves attention.
- I was craving french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
Origin of CRAVE
Middle English, from Old English crafian; akin to Old Norse krefja to crave, demand
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to CRAVE
- Synonyms
- ache (for), covet, desire, desiderate, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) [slang], long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for)
See Synonym Discussion at desire
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