crave

BrE /kreɪv/ AmE /kreɪv/

verb en → es

past craved pp craved ing craving

1 WANT STRONGLY [transitive] B2

to want something very much, especially food or drink

anhelar, desear con fuerza

  • crave something

Collocations crave chocolate · crave attention

  • She craves chocolate when she is stressed.

    Ella anhela el chocolate cuando está estresada.

2 NEED [transitive] C1

to feel a strong need for something, especially because it is good for you or makes you feel better

necesitar con urgencia

  • crave something

Collocations crave peace and quiet · crave a good night's sleep

  • He craves peace and quiet after the noisy party.

    Él necesita con urgencia paz y tranquilidad después de la fiesta ruidosa.