Crave — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈkrāv/

Meaning & Definition of Crave

Crave (verb)

  1. to ask for earnestly, beg, demand
  2. to want greatly, need
  3. to yearn for

Crave (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

    "craves ice cream at all hours of the day"

    similar: ache (for), covet, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) (slang), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for), set one's heart on
    related: spoil (for), adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in), favor, prefer, admire, appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value
    near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, decline, refuse, reject, spurn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crave

The most common words with a similar meaning to Crave:

Slang: jones (for)
ache (for), covet, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for), set one's heart on

Related Words for Crave

spoil (for), adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in), favor, prefer, admire, appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value

Near Antonyms of Crave

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, decline, refuse, reject, spurn

Word Forms of Crave

Inflections: craved, craving

Derived words: craver (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Crave

Middle English, from Old English crafian; akin to Old Norse krefja to crave, demand

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Crave

What does "Crave" mean?

"Crave" means to ask for earnestly, beg, demand. As a verb, it is defined as: to ask for earnestly, beg, demand.

What is another word for "Crave"?

Other words for "Crave" include ache (for), covet, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for) and itch (for). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crave" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Crave"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crave". Common alternatives include ache (for), covet, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) and long (for).

How do you use "Crave" in a sentence?

Examples of "Crave" in a sentence: "craves ice cream at all hours of the day".

Is "Crave" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crave" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Crave"?

"Crave" is pronounced /ˈkrāv/.

What is the origin of the word "Crave"?

"Crave" comes from Middle English, from Old English crafian; akin to Old Norse krefja to crave, demand. First known use: before 12th centuryt.

What is another word for "Crave" meaning "to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy"?

When "Crave" (verb) means to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy, synonyms include ache (for), covet, desiderate, desire, die (for) and hanker (for or after).