crave

verb
UK: /kreɪv/
US: /kreɪv/

  1. To have a strong desire for something.

    1. I crave chocolate after a long day at work.
    2. Many young children crave attention from their parents and teachers.

  2. To feel a powerful need or longing for something specific.

    1. She craved adventure and a life beyond her small town.
    2. After being away for so long he began to crave the familiar comfort of home.

Synonyms

desire need want
crave noun

  1. A strong or intense desire for something.

    1. I had a crave for pizza last night.
    2. She felt a sudden crave for adventure and excitement in her life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crave" in English means: To have a strong desire for something., To feel a powerful need or longing for something specific..

The phonetic transcription of "crave" is /kreɪv/ in British English and /kreɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crave": desire, need, want.

Example usage of "crave": "I crave chocolate after a long day at work.". More examples on the page.