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craver


Meanings
  • An insatiable desire or craving for something, typically for food.

    - "She had a craver for chocolate."
    - "His craver for knowledge was unquenchable."

Rhymes
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craver , raver
Variants
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crave , craved , craver , cravers , craves , craving
Etymology
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The word 'craver' comes from the Old English word 'crēofan', which meant 'to desire strongly' or 'to crave'.


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  1. Did you know that the word 'craver' is sometimes used in the medical field to describe someone who has an intense desire or craving for a particular substance or experience, such as alcohol or opioids. In such cases, the term 'craver' is often used interchangeably with the term 'addict'.

  2. Did you know that the ancient Greeks and Romans believed that certain foods and drinks could stimulate the appetite and intensify the experience of eating and drinking. For this reason, they often used the term 'craver' to describe someone who had an intense desire or craving for such foods and drinks. Today, the term 'craver' is still sometimes used in this sense, particularly in the context of discussing certain types of gourmet or exotic foods and drinks that are known for their ability to stimulate the appetite and intensify the experience of eating and drinking.


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  1. Craving (psychology): In psychology, a craving is an intense desire or urge for something, often for a substance such as food, drugs, or alcohol. Cravings can be a normal part of human experience, or they can be a symptom of a psychological or medical condition. In either case, cravings can be a powerful and compelling force that can influence a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.


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In Western culture, the word 'craver' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who has an intense desire or craving for something, often for food or other pleasurable experiences.

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