ஆங்கிலம்

crave

gb/kɹˈeɪv/ us/kɹˈeɪv/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
1

want something very strongly

to want something a lot

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: crave [something] / crave to do [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Do not confuse crave with carve. Also, you can say “crave something” without “for” (though “crave for” exists).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
long for (Often suggests missing something over time.) | yearn for (More emotional and sometimes more intense.) | desire (More general and sometimes more formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
be indifferent to (Shows no strong desire or interest.) | not want (Neutral opposite of wanting.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
crave something |crave to do something |crave freedom |crave change |crave adventure |crave comfort |crave peace |crave recognition |crave companionship |crave a break
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |desires |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • After a week in the city, she craved fresh air and quiet.
  • He craves a life with more meaning and less stress.
  • I’m craving a chance to start over.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I crave a holiday.
  • She craves more time with her family.
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
2

strongly want a particular food

to really want a certain food or drink

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: crave [food/drink]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Crave is usually used for specific foods (e.g., chocolate), not for general hunger (use “be hungry”).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
have a craving for (Common alternative phrasing; slightly less direct than crave.) | hanker for (More informal; often sounds a bit old-fashioned.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
lose your appetite for (To stop wanting a particular food.) | feel sick at the thought of (Strong dislike that prevents eating.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
crave chocolate |crave something sweet |crave salty food |crave carbs |crave sugar |crave caffeine |crave coffee |crave a cigarette |crave alcohol |crave ice
கருப்பொருள்கள்
food_and_drink |health |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • When I’m stressed, I crave chocolate.
  • She craved something salty after the long run.
  • Lately he’s been craving coffee every afternoon.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I crave pizza today.
  • They crave something sweet.
வினைச்சொல் C1 action
3

strongly want attention or affection

to really want love, attention, or approval

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: crave [attention/approval/affection/validation]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Crave often implies an intense need; avoid using it for small, casual wants (use “want” or “would like”).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
need (More general; can sound less dramatic than crave.) | seek (Emphasizes active looking for it.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
shun (To deliberately avoid people or attention.) | avoid (To try not to get attention or contact.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
crave attention |crave approval |crave affection |crave validation |crave praise |crave reassurance |crave love |crave human contact
கருப்பொருள்கள்
relationships |emotions |social_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • As a new manager, she craved approval from her team.
  • He craved affection but didn’t know how to ask for it.
  • After months working remotely, they craved human contact.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He craves attention.
  • She craves approval.
வினைச்சொல் formal C1 action
4

ask for something formally

to ask for something very politely (formal)

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: crave [something] (of/from [someone])
பொதுவான தவறு:
This sense is formal and uncommon in everyday conversation; in most situations use “ask” or “request.”
இணைச்சொற்கள்
request (Neutral formal alternative; much more common.) | beg (More emotional and less formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
refuse (To say you will not give or do something requested.) | decline (More polite/formal way to refuse.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
crave permission |crave forgiveness |crave mercy |crave your patience |crave your understanding |crave leave to do something
கருப்பொருள்கள்
formal_communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • I crave your forgiveness for the misunderstanding.
  • We crave your permission to extend the deadline by one week.
  • He craved mercy, but the judge remained unmoved.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I crave your forgiveness.
  • We crave your permission.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
crave
IPA
GB/kɹˈeɪv/
US/kɹˈeɪv/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
crave (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (crave)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
  • Base: crave
  • 3rd Person Singular: craves
  • Present Participle: craving
  • Past: craved
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
craves verb craving verb B2 craved verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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”

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

i crave your pardon

1
/ˈaɪ kɹˈeɪv jˈʊɹ pˈɑɹdən/
fixed phrase formal

polite apology for interrupting

a very formal way to say “sorry”

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

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