Crave

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.