What does the cryptic crossword clue "Desperately want to be in Conservative Party? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Desperately want". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "Conservative") + RAVE (synonym of "Party?"); definition: "Desperately want" The answer is CRAVE.

Desperately want to be in Conservative Party? (5)

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