How to Pronounce "starve for"
expression
ˈstɑɹv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STARV for, STARV fer, STARV frer
stˈɑːv/ /fˈɔː
STAAV faw
Definition
To really want or need something very much, especially something you have been missing for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹv/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
stˈɑːv/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STARV for, STARV fer, STARV frer
UK
STAAV faw
Listen in Context
I starve for my family's love.
Many children starve for attention at school.
After the long trip, she starved for a warm hug.
Sometimes I just starve for a little peace and quiet.