starve
verb (used without object)
to die or perish from lack of food or nourishment.
starved
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past participleof starve.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof starve.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
starveverb (used without object)to die or perish from lack of food or nourishment.
Example Sentences
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But the lack of braking points means the cars will be energy starved this year, so will be running with not much more than half the engines' full power at key points of the track.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
"The Knicks unite the city unlike any other team. We were starved for so long," said Anthony Martorelli, a 29-year-old retail worker.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The engines are energy starved, which has required techniques to recover energy even on qualifying laps.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Grant purchased one parcel in early 2023, when rents in Los Angeles were skyrocketing in a city starved for housing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Bobby welcomed their arrival since he was starved for companionship.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
