Main Entry: crave

Pronunciation: \ˈkrāv\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): craved; crav·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English crafian; akin to Old Norse krefja to crave, demand

Date: before 12th century

transitive verb 1 : to ask for earnestly : beg, demand <crave a pardon for neglect>
2 a : to want greatly : need <craves drugs> b : to yearn for <crave a vanished youth>intransitive verb : to have a strong or inward desire <craves after affection>

synonyms see desire

— crav·er noun