Craves

/kreɪvz/ verb

Definition

Wants something very badly or hungers for it intensely; has a strong desire for something.

Etymology

From Old English 'crafian' meaning 'to ask' or 'to beg,' evolving to mean having an intense, almost desperate desire for something.

Kelly Says

When your body craves chocolate or salt, it's often communicating a real nutritional need—your brain is literally trying to tell you what minerals or chemicals your body is running low on!

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