crave
verb (used with object)
to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly.
craved
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past participleof crave.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 crave.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
craveverb (used with object)to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly.
Example Sentences
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When I craved manti, small beef dumplings usually doused in sour cream, I was directed by a local to Bitez Mantici in the Bitez neighborhood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
That summer, Léa De Carmo, an aspiring actress, was driving back to Los Angeles from Las Vegas with a friend and, after a night of partying, craved a cup of coffee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Soy conquered America not because Americans craved the bean, but because it was remarkably versatile.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Leonard never delivered a title that Ballmer craved; often, he barely played at all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
W e were not allowed any news at all, and we craved it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
