Crave

Quick meaning: Crave is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.

Meaning

(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, archaic or literary) To ask for earnestly; to beg or demand, as from a figure of authority.
2. (transitive, obsolete) To call for; to require as a course of action.
3. (Scots law) A formal application to a court to make a particular order.

Example Sentences

to crave drugs

to crave for peace

to crave after wealth

I crave your honour's pardon.

Word Forms

• craves
• craving
• craved

Synonyms for crave

Depending on context, synonyms include lust, hunger, thirst, starve.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lust, starve, hunger, thirst, yearn, desire.

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