Meaning & Definition of word "Crave"

Crave

/kreɪv/

1. To have an intense desire for something.
- Example: After days of hiking, I really crave a hot meal.
2. To yearn for; to long for.
- Example: She craves adventure and excitement in her life.
3. To ask earnestly for something.
- Example: He craved her attention and affection.
4. To desire greatly; to feel a strong pull towards something.
- Example: Many people crave companionship in their lives.

Middle English 'craven', meaning to demand, from Old English 'crafian'.

crave for:

To desire something greatly.

crave attention:

To seek or desire focus and recognition from others.

crave adventure:

To have a strong desire for new and exciting experiences.

desire:

A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

hunger:

A feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.

yearn:

To have an intense feeling of longing for something.

Meaning: To really want something.

Example Sentence: I'm craving some pizza right now!

Meaning: To desire intensely, often used informally.

Example Sentence: She's craving that new game everyone is talking about.