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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The vow of a knight does not say to “defend the weak and innocent . . . especially if you have a crush on them.”

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2023

We don’t know that Cholmondeley didn’t have a crush on Jean.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

“Okay,” I say, teeth gritted, “then you guys talk to her. Didn’t she have a crush on you, Leo?”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz