Craved: meaning, definitions and examples

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craved

[ kreɪvd ]

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desire

To feel a powerful desire for something.

Synonyms

desire, hunger for, long for, yearn for

Examples of usage

He craved for a slice of chocolate cake.
She craved for adventure and excitement in her life.

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need

To have an intense need or desire for something.

Synonyms

demand, need, require, want

Examples of usage

After a long day at work, he craved a hot bath and a good book.
She craved attention and validation from others.

Translations

Translations of the word "craved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ansiou

🇮🇳 लालायित

🇩🇪 ersehnte

🇮🇩 menginginkan

🇺🇦 жадав

🇵🇱 pragnął

🇯🇵 切望した (せつぼうした)

🇫🇷 désiré

🇪🇸 ansiaba

🇹🇷 arzuladı

🇰🇷 갈망했다 (galmanghaetda)

🇸🇦 اشتهى

🇨🇿 toužil

🇸🇰 túžil

🇨🇳 渴望 (kěwàng)

🇸🇮 hrepenel

🇮🇸 þráði

🇰🇿 қалады

🇬🇪 მოინდომა

🇦🇿 arzuladı

🇲🇽 ansiaba

Word origin

The word 'craved' originated from the Old English word 'crafian', which meant 'to demand, claim'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include a strong desire or need for something. The word has been in use for centuries, reflecting the universal human experience of longing and yearning.