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CRAVING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Craving.

How to pronounce craving:

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Craving - as a noun

An intense desire for some particular thing

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desire
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Craving - as a verb

To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.

Example: "To crave after wealth"

To ask for earnestly; to beg; to claim.

Example: "I humbly crave your indulgence to read this letter until the end."

To call for; to require as a course of action.

Example Sentences

"After a long day at work, I had a craving for a slice of chocolate cake."
"I can't resist the craving for salty snacks whenever I watch a movie."
"Her sudden cravings for pickles and ice cream were a sign that she was pregnant."
"My craving for adventure led me to book a spontaneous trip to a foreign country."
"He tried to ignore his cravings for cigarettes and quit smoking."
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Word Game Points

Is CRAVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, craving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRAVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CRAVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, craving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRAVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CRAVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, craving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRAVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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