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

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2023

Nobody is writing songs about how they have a crush on him or lining up for hours to be in his presence.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2023

I would have a crush on a boy, and in one instance, I told my friend.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2022

“I’m telling Dad you have a crush on Jerry.”

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass