Crave

Pronunciation: /kreɪv/

Definitions of crave

verb to have a strong desire for something

Example Sentences

A1 I crave chocolate when I am stressed.

A2 She craves adventure and excitement in her life.

B1 Many pregnant women crave pickles and ice cream.

B2 After a long day at work, I often crave a cold beer.

C1 As a food critic, I constantly crave new and unique flavors.

C2 Despite being on a strict diet, she still craves sweets occasionally.

Examples of crave in a Sentence

formal Despite her strict diet, she couldn't help but crave a piece of chocolate cake.

informal I'm really craving some pizza right now, want to order in?

slang I'm totally craving some fries, let's hit up the drive-thru.

figurative After a long day at work, I crave some peace and quiet.

Grammatical Forms of crave

• past tense: craved
• plural: craves
• comparative: more craving
• superlative: most craving
• present tense: craves
• future tense: will crave
• perfect tense: have craved
• continuous tense: is craving
• singular: craves
• positive degree: crave
• infinitive: to crave
• gerund: craving
• participle: craving

Origin and Evolution of crave

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'crave' originated from the Old English word 'crafian' meaning 'to demand, claim'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'crave' has evolved to signify a strong desire or longing for something, rather than a demand or claim.