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What's the difference between craving and wanting? What's the difference between craving and wanting?
Oct 14, 2016 6:19 PM
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Crave is much stronger, suggesting perhaps an addiction or unhealthy longing: "She craves attention." "I crave sweets." "He craves affection."
October 14, 2016
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Craving is a very strong desire for something. A pregnant woman with a craving for plum. Wanting is an indication of lacking in ability or capacity.
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