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

All these factors combined make this one a great pick for low-porosity hair, which craves hydration but can easily be weighed down by the thicker oils and rich formulas. — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026

Near misses have become commonplace, not just at Grand Tours but across the Monument races that the Dane craves. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026

But the thing one craves in good fiction is the eye-widening prompt to see things differently. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Pisces February 19 – March 20 This evening craves soft focus and flow. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026

This evening craves soft focus and flow. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026

On the outside, this pairing may look charming, but behind closed doors, Cancer craves a level of vulnerability and emotional intimacy that Libra struggles to provide on a regular basis. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

But positioning a brand toward Gen X isn’t enough — this group craves authenticity, representation, connection and meaningful experiences. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

This generation craves a future worth preparing for, and employers have a unique opportunity to provide financial access and education that can help get them there. — Julia Bartak, Fortune, 21 June 2026