verb
crave
krayv
verb
1
To have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.
"She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy."
"After months alone, he craved conversation with another person."
2
Formal: to ask for something earnestly, especially from someone with authority.
"The petitioner craved the court's indulgence for a short delay."
How to Use Crave
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo want something very badly, often food or attention.
Common pairings
crave attention
crave sugar
crave affection
Word Forms
craved past tense, craves plural, craves singular
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Etymology
From Old English crafian, "to demand or beg" — the sense softened over time from a formal demand to a strong personal desire.