Crave (krāv), v. t.
[imp. & p. p. Craved (krāvd);
p pr. & vb. n. Craving.] [AS.
crafian; akin to Icel. krefja, Sw.
kräfva, Dan. kræve.] 1.
To ask with earnestness or importunity; to ask with
submission or humility; to beg; to entreat; to beseech; to
implore.
I crave your honor's pardon.
Shak.
Joseph . . . went in boldly unto Pilate, and
craved the body of Jesus.
Mark xv. 43.
2. To call for, as a gratification; to
long for; hence, to require or demand; as, the stomach
craves food.
His path is one that eminently craves weary
walking.
Edmund Gurney.
Syn. -- To ask; seek; beg; beseech; implore; entreat;
solicit; request; supplicate; adjure.
Crave, v. i. To desire
strongly; to feel an insatiable longing; as, a craving
appetite.
Once one may crave for love.
Suckling.
