crave in German
crave in German is begehren, erbitten, erflehen — crave means to have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.
crave in German
begehren
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
erbitten
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
erflehen
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
sehnen
(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
erbitten
(transitive, archaic, or, literary) To ask for earnestly; to beg or demand, as from a figure of authority.
erflehen
(transitive, archaic, or, literary) To ask for earnestly; to beg or demand, as from a figure of authority.
What does "crave" mean?
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verb To have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.
"She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy."
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verb Formal: to ask for something earnestly, especially from someone with authority.
"The petitioner craved the court's indulgence for a short delay."
crave in a sentence
- She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy.
- After months alone, he craved conversation with another person.
- The petitioner craved the court's indulgence for a short delay.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "crave" in German?
"crave" in German is begehren, erbitten, erflehen. crave means: To have an intense desire for something, especially food, comfort, or attention.
How do you use "crave" in a sentence?
Example: "She craved chocolate every afternoon during her pregnancy." In German, "crave" is begehren, erbitten, erflehen.
Are there other ways to say "crave" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "crave": begehren, erbitten, erflehen, sehnen.
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