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Phrase(s): starve for someone or something
Fig. to have a strong desire or need for someone or something. (Based on starved for some food.) • I am starved for Jane. I miss her so! • Claire was starved for affection., Phrase(s): starve for some food
to be very hungry for something. • I am just starved for some fresh peaches. • We were starved for dinner by the time we finally got to eat.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs