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Starve: meaning, definitions and examples

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starve

 

[ stษ‘หv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to feel extremely hungry

To starve means to suffer or die from lack of food. It is a condition of extreme hunger, often resulting in malnutrition. When a person goes without food for a prolonged period of time, they may begin to starve.

Synonyms

deprive, famish, hunger

Examples of usage

  • I haven't eaten all day, I'm starting to starve.
  • The refugees were forced to starve due to the lack of food supplies.
  • If you continue to starve yourself, it can have serious consequences on your health.
Context #2 | Verb

to suffer or die from lack of something essential

In a more general sense, to starve can also mean to suffer or die from lack of something essential other than food. This could be lack of love, attention, resources, etc.

Synonyms

dehydrate, deprive, parch

Examples of usage

  • The plants will starve if they are not watered regularly.
  • Don't starve yourself of the love and affection you deserve.
  • The company will starve for innovation if it doesn't invest in research and development.

Translations

Translations of the word "starve" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passar fome

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เค–เคพ เคฐเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hungern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelaparan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพะดัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚odowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃขใˆใ‚‹ (ใ†ใˆใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mourir de faim

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ morir de hambre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรง kalmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตถ์ฃผ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุถูˆุฑ ุฌูˆุนู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hladovฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hladovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒจ้ฅฟ (ฤi รจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stradati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svelta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒ›แƒจแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ac qalmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ morir de hambre

Etymology

The word 'starve' originated from the Old English word 'steorfan' which meant 'to die' or 'to perish'. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically refer to suffering or dying from lack of food. The concept of starvation has been a constant threat throughout human history, with famines and food shortages occurring in various parts of the world. The word 'starve' carries a sense of urgency and desperation, highlighting the essential nature of sustenance for survival.

See also: megastar, star, stardom, stare, starlet, stars, starship, superstar.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,759, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.