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to starve
01
to be very hungry
Intransitive
Examples
After skipping breakfast, I was starving by lunchtime.
He did n't eat all day and was starving by the time dinner arrived.
02
to die from lack of food
Intransitive
Examples
During the famine, many people in the region starved due to lack of food and resources.
The humanitarian organization provided emergency relief to communities at risk of starving.
03
to deprive someone or something of food
Transitive: to starve sb/sth
Examples
Animals in captivity may suffer if they are starved or not provided with sufficient food.
The captives were cruelly treated and deliberately starved in the prison camps.
04
to suffer great need or deprivation, typically of something essential, such as resources or care
Intransitive: to starve for a need or desire
Examples
The city starved for basic supplies during the blockade.
The family starved for love and affection after the loss of their father.
05
to deprive someone of attention, resources, affection, etc.
Transitive: to starve sb/sth | to starve sb/sth of a necessity
Examples
The company starved its employees of the resources needed to succeed.
The artist ’s creativity was starved by the constant pressure of deadlines.
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