crave
verb (used with object)
to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly.
craves
-
present tense formof crave (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Before the game against Atletico Madrid, Iraola was asked about how he sought to strike the right balance, with the intensity levels he craves and such a busy schedule.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Bernard Yaros, lead US economist at Oxford Economics, told AFP that while the market craves more from Warsh, he's unlikely to provide it.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Someone who places lots of bets using prediction-market apps craves instant gratification.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
It’s unlikely Mr. Trump would agree that the truth he craves is to be found in this book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Forbid a man something and he craves it like his soul’s salvation, all the more so when that something is the source of incomparable riches.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
