starves

[US]/stɑːvz/
[UK]/stɑrvz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(to) suffer from hunger; to be in need of something

Phrases & Collocations

starves for attention

starves to death

starves the mind

starves for love

starves the soul

starves for power

starves the body

starves for success

starves for resources

starves for knowledge

Example Sentences

he starves himself to lose weight.

the child starves in the war-torn region.

she believes that no one should ever starve.

the stray dog starves without food.

he starves for attention from his peers.

many animals starve during harsh winters.

she starves her plants of water.

he feels that his creativity starves in a dull job.

the organization works to ensure no one starves.

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