Definitions

have a crush on

ADJECTIVE

amorous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erotic romantic

WEAK

amative amatory aphrodisiac ardent attached boy crazy doting enamored fond girl crazy horny hot hot and heavy impassioned in love infatuated lovesick lovey-dovey lustful passionate sexy sweet for sweet on tender turned on

Antonyms

WEAK

cold cool frigid hateful indifferent unfriendly

VERB

yearn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ache chafe covet crave hanker hunger itch pine thirst

STRONG

dream languish long lust want

WEAK

be desirous of be eager for be passionate have a yen for set one's heart on wish for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abjure dislike hate not want

STRONG

despise

Example Sentences

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He is in the same one-on-one essay sessions with Oliver and their professor, but Farleigh gets out of doing schoolwork by talking about his mom whom the professor used to have a crush on.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2023

I didn't have a crush on him at all, but that isn't even the point.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2023

“I bet a lot of people have a crush on you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2022

Nate’s best friend may or may not have a crush on him.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

“I don’t have a crush on Jerry,” she says.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

have a crush on

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