Synonyms for

Crave

Verb / kreɪv / Another word for crave — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have a strong desire for something.

Synonyms & similar words

hunger starve thirst lust desire yearn long hunger thirst covet want need aspire hanker itch pine fancy

Synonyms by register

Formal

desire yearn long for

Informal

want badly really want be dying for

Literary

ache for hunger for

Antonyms

dislike loathe abhor detest despise hate

Common collocations

  • crave attention
  • crave comfort
  • crave knowledge
  • crave a drink
  • crave success
  • crave something sweet
  • crave a cigarette

Word family

noun craving
verb crave

Usage note

Crave implies a strong, often persistent desire, usually for something that is difficult to obtain or abstain from. It is often used for food, but can also apply to abstract concepts like attention or success.

Example sentences

  1. I crave chocolate ice cream when it's hot outside.
  2. My dog craves attention and loves to be petted.
  3. He craves adventure and wants to travel to new places.
  4. She craves success and works hard to achieve her goals.
  5. The baby craves milk when he wakes up in the morning.

Quotes

  • “I crave a love so deep, the ocean would be jealous.” - Pablo Neruda
  • “I crave a natural connection, where my soul is able to recognize a feeling of home in another.” - Joey Palermo
  • “It’s not that chocolate is a substitute for love. Love is a substitute for chocolate. Chocolate is, let’s face it, far more reliable than a man.” - Miranda Ingram

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