Starve for Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
'Starve for' is informal and used to show strong emotional or psychological hunger, not physical. Common with abstract nouns, like 'attention', 'love', 'affection', or 'recognition'. Often used in the continuous: 'I am starving for...'. Not used for literal hunger or food.
Spanish: morirse de ganas de - ansiarPortuguese (BR): morrer de vontade de - ansiar porPortuguese (PT): morrer de vontade de - ansiar porChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 极度需要Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 極度需要Hindi: के लिए तरसना - बहुत चाहनाArabic: يشتاق إلى - يتوق إلىBengali: ভীষণভাবে চাইতে - তীব্রভাবে আকাঙ্ক্ষা করাRussian: испытывать острую потребность - жаждать (чего-то нематериального)Japanese: 強く求める - 飢える (比喩的)Vietnamese: khao khát - thèm muốn mãnh liệtKorean: 간절히 원하다 - 갈망하다Turkish: çok arzulamak - hasret kalmakUrdu: شدید خواہش کرنا - ترسناIndonesian: sangat merindukan - sangat mendambakan
Example Sentences
I starve for my family's love.
basic
Many children starve for attention at school.
basic
After the long trip, she starved for a warm hug.
basic
Sometimes I just starve for a little peace and quiet.
natural
He's been so busy that he starves for any free time.
natural
You could tell she was starving for some encouragement.
natural