Synonyms of craves

craves

verb

present tense third-person singular of crave

as in wants

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

craves ice cream at all hours of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wants
• enjoys
• desires
• covets
• loves
• likes
• wishes (for)
• prefers
• dies (for)
• pants (after)
• thirsts (for)
• lusts (for or after)
• itches (for)
• sighs (for)
• hungers (for)
• yearns (for)
• hankers (for or after)
• longs (for)
• pines (for)
• relishes
• aches (for)
• admires
• salivates (for)
• desiderates
• joneses (for)
• sets one's heart on
• yens (for)
• repines (for)
• adores
• fancies
• spoils (for)
• appreciates
• delights (in)
• grooves (on)
• revels (in)
• favors
• cherishes
• values
• digs
• treasures
• prizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• abhors
• detests
• loathes
• refuses
• rejects
• spurns
• abominates
• declines
• execrates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of craves

Make sure to leave time for all the museums, live music, and ambiance-forward restaurants your heart craves. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

For an audience that craves mainstream and behind-the-scenes coverage of its favorite stars, a media blackout could certainly prove a point. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026

In Kazan’s remake, Cathy craves power and freedom and manipulates the men in her life to achieve those goals. — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026

Additionally, the foods your body craves may be calorie-dense and high in refined carbohydrates, which can cause blood sugar spikes. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2026

The only thing Dudamel refuses to deliver that the audience clearly craves is a solo bow. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Delap may prove to be the most significant of all the signings, as the former Chelsea striker provides the physical presence, pace and battling qualities Glasner craves. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Dourif was a hit as the amorous Nancy, who’s really just a shape-shifting creature that craves salt for her survival. — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Yes, the automaker’s famed dual-clutch PDK remains the way to go if pure speed is what a driver craves, but those who feel that rowing through the gears adds to the experience can now choose to upgrade the model with the MT package. — Bryan Campbell, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026