crave — to have a powerful desire for something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have a powerful desire for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kreɪv/
Korean meaning: 갈망하다, 간절히 원하다
Korean pronunciation: **크**레이브
Example Sentences
- After three days of dieting, he craved pizza like a vampire craves blood.
- Students crave feedback from their teachers to improve their performance.
- My cat craves tuna so much that she can open the can by herself.
crave
VERB//kreɪv//
to have a powerful desire for something
💡 Concept
to have a powerful desire for something
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kreɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/kreɪv/
🌳Etymology
Rootcrave
Origin
From Old Norse 'krafа' meaning to demand or require, which entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the Viking period.
🎵Rhyme
savewavebravecave
save
wave
brave
cave
🔗Collocations
crave attention
crave for love
crave chocolate
crave success
crave adventure
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“After three days of dieting, he craved pizza like a vampire craves blood.”
“Students crave feedback from their teachers to improve their performance.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat craves tuna so much that she can open the can by herself.”
“Many people crave recognition for their hard work.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
yearnlong fordesirehunger forthirst for
Antonyms
rejectdespiseavoid
Related
wantneedwishappetitelonging
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