craving

/ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/

noun

A strong desire; yearning.

Examples :

"My craving for a chocolate milkshake was so strong after a long day of school that I almost ran to the ice cream shop. "

verb

To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.

Examples :

"to crave after wealth"

mind sensation emotion physiology

verb

To ask for earnestly; to beg; to claim.

Examples :

"I humbly crave your indulgence to read this letter until the end."

demand mind attitude sensation emotion

verb

To call for; to require as a course of action.

Examples :

"The project craves a more detailed plan before we can proceed. "

demand action

Meanings

Examples :

"My craving for a chocolate milkshake was so strong after a long day of school that I almost ran to the ice cream shop. "

Examples :

"to crave after wealth"

Examples :

"I humbly crave your indulgence to read this letter until the end."

Examples :

"The project craves a more detailed plan before we can proceed. "

Related Words

earnestly adverb

In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

project noun

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

satisfy verb

To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

chocolate noun

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

milkshake noun

A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.

proceed verb

To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

appetite noun

Desire to eat food or consume drink.

indulgence noun

The act of indulging

detailed verb

To explain in detail.

require verb

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

strongly adverb

In a strong or powerful manner.

yearning verb

To long, have a strong desire (for something).