# crave

**Pronunciation:** /kreɪv/ · krayv

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

To have an intense desire for something, often something that is difficult to obtain or control.

## Examples

- He craved a sense of belonging after moving to a new city.
- Many people crave sweets and fatty foods.
- She craved the attention of her parents.

## Synonyms

- want — A general desire for something.
- desire — A strong wish or longing.
- yearn — A deep, often sad, longing for something.
- covet — To desire something belonging to another person.

## Antonyms

- dislike — To have an aversion to something.
- loathe — To feel intense dislike or disgust for.

## Common patterns

- crave for — To have an intense desire for something. — He craved for recognition in his field.
- crave something — To have an intense desire for something. — Many people crave sugar after meals.

## Collocations

- crave attention — The child acted out because he craved attention from his parents.
- crave something badly — After weeks of travel, she craved a comfortable bed badly.

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