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US/kreɪv/
UK/kreɪv/
to want something very strongly, especially food, attention or love
In context
When I'm stressed, I always crave something sweet like chocolate.
Teenagers often crave attention and approval from their friends.
After a month abroad, I was craving a bowl of my mum's pho.
Words that go with crave
verb + noun
- crave attentionSome children misbehave because they crave attention.
- crave affectionEven very independent cats crave affection sometimes.
- crave approvalHe has always craved approval from his strict father.
- crave powerLeaders who crave power rarely give it up easily.
- crave sugarLack of sleep can make your body crave sugar.
adverb + verb
- desperately craveAfter the busy month, she desperately craved a quiet weekend.