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Definition of “crave”

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crave (kreɪvPronunciation for crave) 

Definitions

verb

  1.  when intr, foll by for or after to desire intensely; long (for)
  2. (tr) to need greatly or urgently
  3. (tr) to beg or plead for

Alternative Forms

ˈcraver noun

Word Origin

Old English crafian;  related to Old Norse krefja  to demand, krǣfr strong; see craft

Synonyms

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= long for yearn for hanker after be dying for want, need, require, desire, fancy, hope for cry out for thirst for pine for, covet, lust after, pant for, sigh for set your heart on hunger after, eat your heart out over would give your eyeteeth for
= beg, ask for, seek, petition, pray for plead for solicit, implore, beseech, entreat, supplicate,

Usage examples

  • We crave pardon for any offence caused, but none was intended.
    Grace, C.L, A Shrine of Murders (1993)
  • I am in dire straits, and crave the security of a regular job.
    Business Today (2001)
  • Burned the Canadian flag on U. S. TV, ironically giving us the attention we neurotically crave.
    Edmonton Sun (2003)
  • The peace and security which we crave will not be secured unless we tackle injustice, poverty and the abuse of fundamental rights.
    Sun, News of the World (2002)
  • They're also less likely to crave fatty snacks at morning tea!
    Sally Gunnell, Kathryn Leigh, BE YOUR BEST: How Anyone can become Fit, Healthy and Confident (2002)

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