starve for sth

Frequency: 7.58.2 per million words

usually figurative; to have a strong need or desire for something non-physical, like attention or affection

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Examples (10)

  • He is starving for attention.
  • After months alone, she starved for human companionship.
  • Many artists starve for recognition in their lifetime.
  • The young leader starves for praise and validation from his mentors.
  • In a world full of noise, people often starve for genuine connection.
  • Their creative minds were starving for inspiration.
  • Don't let your spirit starve for adventure.
  • The neglected child starved for affection.
  • Businesses in the struggling economy are starving for fresh ideas.
  • Even with all his success, he still starves for true happiness.