crave
gb/kɹˈeɪv/ us/kɹˈeɪv/
B2
Angličtina
vágyik, megkíván, kér
SLOVESO
B2
1
vágyik
B1
Vzorec užití:
crave [something] / crave to do [something]
After a week in the city, she craved fresh air and quiet.
Egy hét városban töltött idő után friss levegőre és nyugalomra vágyott.
He craves a life with more meaning and less stress.
Tartalmasabb, kevésbé stresszes életre vágyik.
I’m craving a chance to start over.
Učební příklady
I crave a holiday.
Nagyon vágyom egy nyaralásra.
She craves more time with her family.
Arra vágyik, hogy több időt tölthessen a családjával.
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse crave with carve. Also, you can say “crave something” without “for” (though “crave for” exists).
Význam
want something very strongly
Kolokace
crave something
|crave to do something
|crave freedom
|crave change
|crave adventure
|crave comfort
|crave peace
|crave recognition
|crave companionship
|crave a break
Synonyma
long for (Often suggests missing something over time.)
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yearn for (More emotional and sometimes more intense.)
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desire (More general and sometimes more formal.)
Antonyma
be indifferent to (Shows no strong desire or interest.)
|
not want (Neutral opposite of wanting.)
Témata
emotions
|desires
|daily_life
Definice
to want something a lot
To want something very strongly, especially because you feel you need it or miss it.
SLOVESO
B2
2
megkíván
B1
Vzorec užití:
crave [food/drink]
When I’m stressed, I crave chocolate.
Amikor stresszes vagyok, megkívánom a csokoládét.
She craved something salty after the long run.
A hosszú futás után megkívánt valami sósat.
Lately he’s been craving coffee every afternoon.
Učební příklady
I crave pizza today.
Ma pizzát kívánok.
They crave something sweet.
Valami édeset kívánnak.
Častá chyba:
Crave is usually used for specific foods (e.g., chocolate), not for general hunger (use “be hungry”).
Význam
strongly want a particular food
Kolokace
crave chocolate
|crave something sweet
|crave salty food
|crave carbs
|crave sugar
|crave caffeine
|crave coffee
|crave a cigarette
|crave alcohol
|crave ice
Synonyma
have a craving for (Common alternative phrasing; slightly less direct than crave.)
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hanker for (More informal; often sounds a bit old-fashioned.)
Antonyma
lose your appetite for (To stop wanting a particular food.)
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feel sick at the thought of (Strong dislike that prevents eating.)
Témata
food_and_drink
|health
|daily_life
Definice
to really want a certain food or drink
To have a strong desire to eat or drink something, often suddenly or repeatedly.
SLOVESO
C1
3
vágyik
B1
Vzorec užití:
crave [attention/approval/affection/validation]
As a new manager, she craved approval from her team.
Új vezetőként nagyon vágyott a csapata elismerésére.
He craved affection but didn’t know how to ask for it.
Szeretetre vágyott, de nem tudta, hogyan kérje.
After months working remotely, they craved human contact.
Učební příklady
He craves attention.
Figyelemre vágyik.
She craves approval.
Elismerésre vágyik.
Častá chyba:
Crave often implies an intense need; avoid using it for small, casual wants (use “want” or “would like”).
Význam
strongly want attention or affection
Kolokace
crave attention
|crave approval
|crave affection
|crave validation
|crave praise
|crave reassurance
|crave love
|crave human contact
Synonyma
need (More general; can sound less dramatic than crave.)
|
seek (Emphasizes active looking for it.)
Antonyma
shun (To deliberately avoid people or attention.)
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avoid (To try not to get attention or contact.)
Témata
relationships
|emotions
|social_life
Definice
to really want love, attention, or approval
To strongly want attention, approval, affection, or emotional support from other people.
SLOVESO
C1
FORMAL
4
kér
A1
Vzorec užití:
crave [something] (of/from [someone])
I crave your forgiveness for the misunderstanding.
Kérem a bocsánatát a félreértésért.
We crave your permission to extend the deadline by one week.
Kérjük az engedélyét, hogy a határidőt egy héttel meghosszabbíthassuk.
He craved mercy, but the judge remained unmoved.
Učební příklady
I crave your forgiveness.
Kérem a bocsánatát.
We crave your permission.
Kérjük az engedélyét.
Častá chyba:
This sense is formal and uncommon in everyday conversation; in most situations use “ask” or “request.”
Význam
ask for something formally
Kolokace
crave permission
|crave forgiveness
|crave mercy
|crave your patience
|crave your understanding
|crave leave to do something
Synonyma
request (Neutral formal alternative; much more common.)
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beg (More emotional and less formal.)
Antonyma
refuse (To say you will not give or do something requested.)
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decline (More polite/formal way to refuse.)
Témata
formal_communication
Definice
to ask for something very politely (formal)
To ask for something in a very polite, formal, or earnest way.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
crave
IPA
GB/kɹˈeɪv/
US/kɹˈeɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
crave (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (crave)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: crave
- 3rd Person Singular: craves
- Present Participle: craving
- Past: craved
Příbuzná slova
Forms
Výrazy
crave leave (to do something)
1/kɹˈeɪv lˈiv tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
archaic
formally ask permission
a very old-fashioned way to say “ask permission”
Příklady
- May I crave leave to add one final point before we vote?
- Counsel craved leave to address the court on a procedural matter.
- I crave leave to withdraw my earlier remark.
i crave your indulgence
1/ˈaɪ kɹˈeɪv jˈʊɹ ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
formal
polite request for patience
a very formal way to ask people to be patient
Příklady
- I crave your indulgence while I explain the reasons for this decision.
- I crave your indulgence for a few minutes as we work through the details.
- I crave your indulgence if my voice is a little hoarse today.
Učební příklady
- I crave your indulgence while I explain.
i crave your pardon
1/ˈaɪ kɹˈeɪv jˈʊɹ pˈɑɹdən/
fixed phrase
formal
polite apology for interrupting
a very formal way to say “sorry”
Příklady
- I crave your pardon for interrupting, but there’s an urgent call for you.
- I crave your pardon—did you say Tuesday or Thursday?
- I crave your pardon for the confusion in my earlier message.
Učební příklady
- I crave your pardon for interrupting.