craved

craved
adjective
wanted intensely (Freq. 1)
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the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies

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it produced the desired effect

Syn: ↑desired
Similar to: ↑wanted

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • crav´ing|ly — crave «krayv», verb, craved, crav|ing. –v.t. 1. to long for; desire very much: »The thirsty man craved water. The lonely orphan craved affection. SYNONYM(S): want, wish, covet. 2. to ask earnestly for; beg: »H …   Useful english dictionary

  • crav´er — crave «krayv», verb, craved, crav|ing. –v.t. 1. to long for; desire very much: »The thirsty man craved water. The lonely orphan craved affection. SYNONYM(S): want, wish, covet. 2. to ask earnestly for; beg: »H …   Useful english dictionary

  • Food craving — A food craving is an intense desire to consume a particular food, as opposed to food in general. Food cravings are especially common in people following structured diet plans, and often interfere with the best of intentions to adhere to a… …   Wikipedia

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