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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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

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

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

“When you have a crush on somebody, you’re like, ‘I don’t know whether they like me back!

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2023

“Does Breanna still have a crush on you?”

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender