crave

• Verb, das ein starkes Verlangen oder Sehnen nach etwas ausdrückt, oft nach Essen, Aufmerksamkeit oder einer Erfahrung.

A verb used to express a strong desire or longing for something, often food, attention, or an experience.

1. Strong desire for food or drinkA2informal

   To have a very strong desire for a particular food or drink.

   Starkes Verlangen nach Essen oder Trinken

   • I'm craving chocolate right now.
   • She craves coffee every morning.
   • He craves salty snacks after a workout.

   Synonymedesirefancywant

2. Intense longing for somethingB2formal

   To feel an intense need or desire for something abstract, such as attention, love, or success.

   sich sehnen nach

   • He craves recognition for his hard work.
   • She craves adventure and new experiences.
   • The child craves attention from his parents.

   Synonymeachecovetdesirehankerhungerlongpinethirstwantyearn

   Antonymeabhordetestdisdainloatherejectrenouncerepudiatescornspurn