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Definition crave in American English

crave verb

verb
/kreɪv/
1

to want something very much and in a way that is very hard to control

Example

He'd craved the attention of the older kids.

Example

Lewis still craves for the recognition he feels he lacks in America.

Synonyms and related words
want wish hope
2

an old word used for asking for something in a polite way

Example

I crave your pardon.

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
Definition crave in American English