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crave

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kreɪv/

Forms: craving

crave means: To want something very much, especially food, attention, or comfort.

verb

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To want something very much, especially food, attention, or comfort.

  • I crave chocolate after dinner.
  • She craved affection as a child.
  • Do you ever crave something salty?

How to use it: crave something (The lonely child craved attention.)

Similar words: long for, yearn for

Common phrases: crave attention, crave chocolate, crave something sweet

Questions about crave

What does crave mean?

To want something very much, especially food, attention, or comfort.

What is crave in other languages?

Türkçe: çok istemek · Español: ansiar · Français: avoir envie de · Deutsch: sich sehnen nach · Italiano: desiderare ardentemente · 日本語: 切望する

How do you pronounce crave?

It is pronounced /kreɪv/.

How do you use crave in a sentence?

I crave chocolate after dinner. She craved affection as a child.

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