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crave

[ kreyv ]

verb (used with object)

craved, craving.
  1. to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly:

    to crave sweets; to crave affection.

  2. to require; need:

    a problem craving prompt attention.

  3. to ask earnestly for (something); beg for.
  4. to ask (a person) earnestly for something or to do something.


verb (used without object)

craved, craving.
  1. to beg or plead (usually followed by for ).

crave

/ ɪ /

verb

  1. whenintr, foll by for or after to desire intensely; long (for)
  2. tr to need greatly or urgently
  3. tr to beg or plead for
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • İ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crave1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English craven, Old English crafian; akin to Old Norse krefja “to demand, lay claim to”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crave1

Old English crafian; related to Old Norse krefja to demand, ǣڰ strong; see craft
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And while anyone who's ever been an actor has got to crave, if not adoration, then at least a lot of approval, Meghan seems doomed to never quite achieve that particular dream.

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These chewy, rich mini brownies are perfectly portioned for late-night cravings and the individual packaging makes them easy to stash in your bag — or next to your bed.

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“I always crave a roasted dandelion root tea every March,” Ziata said.

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“I think people are just craving connection,” says Galvan, who is the director of social media for clothing brand Favorite Daughter.

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At his best he is a genuine fast-bowling all-rounder, something Australia has long craved.

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