Synonyms of craved

craved

verb

past tense of crave

as in wanted

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

craves ice cream at all hours of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wanted
• enjoyed
• desired
• coveted
• loved
• liked
• died (for)
• wished (for)
• sighed (for)
• itched (for)
• thirsted (for)
• hungered (for)
• preferred
• yearned (for)
• salivated (for)
• hankered (for or after)
• relished
• lusted (for or after)
• longed (for)
• pined (for)
• ached (for)
• panted (after)
• desiderated
• admired
• jonesed (for)
• repined (for)
• yenned (for)
• fancied
• set one's heart on
• adored
• spoiled (for)
• valued
• delighted (in)
• favored
• appreciated
• dug
• reveled (in)
• grooved (on)
• treasured
• cherished
• prized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• refused
• rejected
• declined
• spurned
• abominated
• execrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of craved

Plus, perhaps most importantly, Henderson brought the explosiveness that the Patriots craved. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Twice divorced and with two children from previous relationships, Parker, a country girl from Simms, Texas, had a history of quickly insinuating herself into the lives of new friends and craved attention, especially from men, says Bright. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Veja has never craved attention. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

In this slurry of addictive information, people craved the authentic — and influencer culture emerged as a tonic. — David S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026

Their new home sits on 2 acres and has the seclusion Maszk craved for her young children. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 May 2026

In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing. — Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026

But Brown craved something more. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026

But tasters just craved a bit more flavor. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026