crave
verb (used with object)
to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly.
have craved
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present perfectof crave.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“They have craved an understanding of the underlying order in the world.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
The expectations are clear, become the franchise quarterback the Bears have craved for years and lift the founding NFL franchise to the top of the league.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
He was the star of this England show, ensuring manager Southgate of the start to the qualifiers he would have craved before this international break.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2023
Dramatic story lines proliferated during NBC Universal’s 2,800 hours of coverage, but few catered to an audience that may have craved escapist forays and tales of triumph.
From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2022
They have craved an understanding of the underlying order in the world.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
