crave
word
/ˈkɹeɪv/
/kɹˈeɪv/
Definition
To have a very strong desire for something, especially food or a particular experience.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; commonly used with food ('crave chocolate'). Can be used for experiences or attention ('crave adventure', 'crave affection'). Stronger than 'want' or 'desire'. Rarely used in the negative or with objects not emotionally charged.
Spanish: ansiar - tener antojo de - desear intensamentePortuguese (BR): ansiar - desejar muito - ter muita vontade dePortuguese (PT): ansiar - desejar muito - ter muita vontade deChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 非常想要Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 非常想要Hindi: तरसना - बड़ी चाह रखनाArabic: يَشْتاق إلى - يتوق إلىBengali: আকাঙ্খা করা - খুব চাওয়াRussian: страстно желать - жаждатьJapanese: 切望する - 強く欲しがるVietnamese: khao khát - thèm muốn mãnh liệtKorean: 몹시 원하다 - 갈망하다Turkish: çok istemek - arzulamak - canı çekmekUrdu: بے حد چاہنا - ترسناIndonesian: menginginkan sekali - sangat mendambakan
Example Sentences
I crave chocolate when I'm stressed.
basic
Pregnant women often crave unusual foods.
basic
Sometimes we crave attention from others.
basic
After months of dieting, I crave pizza more than anything.
natural
He doesn't just want success—he craves it.
natural
On rainy nights, I crave a hot bowl of soup.
natural