craves

Meanings

• Verb

  To have a strong desire or yearn for something; be eager to have or experience something.

  - "She craves chocolate every day."
  - "He craves for adventure and new experiences."
  - "The baby cried incessantly, craving for his mother's milk."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with craves
ave , grave , rave , wave

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Variants

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crave , craved , craver , cravers , craves , craving

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Forms

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craved, craving

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Etymology

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The word 'crave' comes from the Old French word 'cravir', meaning 'to pull, to grasp'. It evolved through Middle English to its current form.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'crave' is often used in the context of food, especially when describing strong desires for certain types of food.

2. The term 'craving' is also used in medical contexts to describe strong desires for drugs or alcohol.

3. In the culinary world, a 'craveable' dish is one that is highly desired and sought after.

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Related Concepts

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1. Desire: Craving is a strong form of desire or longing for something.

2. Addiction: Craving is a common symptom of addiction, where an individual strongly desires to consume a substance or engage in a behavior.

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Culture

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The concept of craving is often used in literature and art to portray strong emotions, desires, or addictions. For instance, Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' describes a character who is driven by an insatiable craving for adventure and discovery.

How to Memorize "craves"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding out their hands, reaching and grasping for something they desire intensely.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crave' with the feeling of intense longing or wanting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Craving is a strong CRAVE for something'.

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