craving
|crav-ing|
B2
/ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
(crave)
strong desire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'craving' originates from the Old English word 'crafian', where 'craf-' meant 'to demand or beg'.
Historical Evolution
'crafian' transformed into the Middle English word 'craven', and eventually became the modern English word 'crave'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to demand or beg', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a strong desire'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strong desire or longing for something.
She had a sudden craving for chocolate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35