cravecrave /kreɪv/ verb [intransitive, transitive] 
an insecure child who craves attention
WORD ORIGINcrave
Origin:
Old English crafianVERB TABLE
crave
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | crave |
| he, she, it | craves | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | craved |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have craved |
| he, she, it | has craved | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had craved |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will crave |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have craved |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am craving |
| he, she, it | is craving | |
| you, we, they | are craving | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was craving |
| you, we, they | were craving | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been craving |
| he, she, it | has been craving | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been craving |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be craving |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been craving |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- I've always craved love and acceptance.
- Most little kids crave attention.
- The review gave Picasso a taste of the recognition he craved.
- If you are hungry, then fine: consider what you really crave.
- It was a powerful event, and illIcItly-that Is, against his own stable principles-he craved a repetition.
- It was the sweet life he had always craved.
- Many home-based business owners crave independence and flexibility.
- Rita, beautifully and accurately played by Judy Holt, fulfils her personal goals and craving for a knowledge-filled, disciplined mind.
- There is, however, plenty of evidence to suggest that Manet and many other artists craved official approval.
- This may cause smokers to awaken in the middle of the night craving a smoke.
- When we are hungry we crave for nourishment and the bread of life nourishes that craving, both physically and spiritually.
Longman Language Activatorto want something very much
to want something to happen, when it is unlikely or impossible that it will happen, or when you cannot control what will happen: wish (that): · I wish I had a car like that.· Beth wished she could stay there forever.wish somebody/something would do something: · I wish they would turn that music down.
especially spoken to want something very much, and feel that you would be happy if you had it: · I would love a cup of coffee.would love to do something: · She would love to have children, but she hasn't met the right man.· "Would you like to go on a Caribbean cruise?" "I'd love to!" would love somebody to do something: · My mother would love me to come and live in New York with her.
if you say that you would do anything , would give anything or would give your right arm , you mean you very much want to have something or do something, especially something that is impossible to get or do: would do anything/would give anything/would give your right arm for: · I would do anything for a drink right now!· I would give anything for a look at that file.would do anything/would give anything/would give your right arm to do something: · When she first started writing, she would have done anything to get an article printed.· I'd give my right arm to be 21 again.
also be keen to do something British to want to do something very much, especially because you think it will be interesting or enjoyable or it will help other people: · He's really keen to meet you.· I was eager to get my hands on these rare recordings.· Donna is very eager to prove her worth to the group.be keen for somebody to do something: · My parents were keen for me to be independent, and let me have a lot of freedom.
to want very much to do or achieve something, so that you make a great effort: · Miles was anxious to gain his boss's approval, and was always the last to leave the office in the evening.· A newly-arrived executive is usually anxious to make his mark in a new firm.be anxious for somebody/something to do something: · After the war, the government was anxious for the tourist industry to be revived.
to want something very much, and feel that you must have it or do it immediately: be dying to do something: · I'm dying to meet Lisa's new boyfriend.be dying for: · I'm dying for a drink - let's go to a bar.
especially British to want or need something so much that you will be very unhappy or disappointed if you do not get it: · I could see that they were desperate and needed help.be desperate to do something: · After having four boys, the couple were desperate to have a little girl.· We were desperate to view the inside of the house once we saw the garden.be desperate for: · Newspapers are always desperate for stories.
spoken say this when you want something to happen as soon as possible, because you know you will enjoy it and you are very excited about it: · "You're going on holiday soon, aren't you?" "Yes, I can't wait."I can't wait to do something: · I can't wait to see Bill again - it's been a long time.can't wait for: · I can't wait for Christmas.
to be impatient to do something that you are excited about, especially something you have not done before: · She's just itching to tell you about her new boyfriend.· Despite her success, however, it just wasn't much fun anymore. Liz was itching to try something different.
a word used especially in spoken English meaning to want something very much, especially something to eat, drink etc: · I need a drink - coming to the bar?· Dave's been working really hard - he needs a holiday.
to want as much of something as you can get, especially food, attention, or a drug: · I've always craved love and acceptance.· The review gave Picasso a taste of the recognition he craved.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY an insecure child who craves attention
to have an extremely strong desire for something: an insecure child who craves attention an insecure child who craves attention