craved; craving
2
a
: to want greatly : need
craves drugs
craves attention
b
: to yearn for
crave a vanished youth
: to have a strong or inward desire
craves after affection
craver
noun
Synonyms
Examples of crave in a Sentence
Like many celebrities, he craves attention.
I was craving french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
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Dining with teens Teens can be adventurous eaters one day and craving comfort food the next.
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The mind craves freedom under this fiery transit, and our thoughts are fueled by adventure and a thirst for knowledge.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Some of this is marketing flimflam, of course, but plenty of us number dogs among the family unit, and the bigger breeds definitely crave space.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
For those who crave even more exploration through the Southern Hemisphere, there is an 82-day day expedition across three continents—from Oceania and Australia to South America and Antarctica.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The mind craves freedom under this fiery transit, and our thoughts are fueled by adventure and a thirst for knowledge.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Some of this is marketing flimflam, of course, but plenty of us number dogs among the family unit, and the bigger breeds definitely crave space.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
For those who crave even more exploration through the Southern Hemisphere, there is an 82-day day expedition across three continents—from Oceania and Australia to South America and Antarctica.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Crave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crave. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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