crave
[ kreyv ]
/ kreɪv /
verb (used with object), craved, crav·ing.
to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly: to crave sweets; to crave affection.
to require; need: a problem craving prompt attention.
to ask earnestly for (something); beg for.
to ask (a person) earnestly for something or to do something.
verb (used without object), craved, crav·ing.
to beg or plead (usually followed by for).
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Origin of crave
before 1000; Middle English craven, Old English crafian; akin to Old Norse krefja to demand, lay claim to
OTHER WORDS FROM crave
crav·er, nounWords nearby crave
craton, cratur, craunch, cravat, cravat bandage, crave, craveable, craven, craving, craw, craw-thumper
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crave
/ (kreɪv) /
verb
(when intr, foll by for or after) to desire intensely; long (for)
(tr) to need greatly or urgently
(tr) to beg or plead for
Derived forms of crave
craver, nounWord Origin for crave
Old English crafian; related to Old Norse krefja to demand, krǣfr strong; see craft
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