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verb (used with object), craved, crav·ing. to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly: to crave sweets; to crave affection.
to require; need: a problem craving prompt attention.
to ask earnestly for (something); beg for.
to ask (a person) earnestly for something or to do something.
verb (used without object), craved, crav·ing. to beg or plead (usually followed by for ).
Origin of crave before 1000; Middle English craven, Old English crafian; akin to Old Norse krefja to demand, lay claim to
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OTHER WORDS FROM crave craver, noun Words nearby crave craton, cratur, craunch, cravat, cravat bandage, crave , craveable, craven, craving, craw, crawdad
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These areas have already been linked in other experiments to the sensation of “wanting” or “craving” something.
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We’ve been craving the experience of standing outside, enjoying the sweet scent of charcoal smoke mixed with pine trees, holding a beer in one hand and tongs in the other, and that slightly charred flavor you can only get from cooking over fire.
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Maybe it’s a sign of my advancing age, or maybe I just crave a bit of structure in a hectic world full of uncertainty.
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Politicians and parties still crave these narratives, though, especially when they lose.
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The mad tend to crave it, many of the sane crave it, but the wise worry about its long-term side effects.
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The most popular dish is the totto spicy ramen, a standout for those who crave heat.
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I grew up in Matthews, North Carolina, and saw it as a very normal upbringing, so I crave normalcy and a slower pace.
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He does not crave many things, but he crave s the enjoyment of the things that he has.
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But I crave your pardon—it is so long since we have met, that I forgot you love no play-books.
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We, poor prodigals, have been feeding long enough upon husks that the swine do eat, and crave a little nourishing food.
Atlantic Monthly, Vol. XII. July, 1863, No. LXIX. | Various
"I crave thy pardon, Mistress Fawkes," he continued with a bow, mastering his surprise.
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May we crave leave to direct the attention of the reader for a very few minutes to the grounds on which we decide?
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British Dictionary definitions for crave verb (when intr, foll by for or after ) to desire intensely; long (for)
(tr) to need greatly or urgently
(tr) to beg or plead for
Derived forms of crave craver , noun Word Origin for crave Old English crafian; related to Old Norse krefja to demand, krǣfr strong; see craft
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