Crāve, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. CRAVED; p. pr. & vb. n. CRAVING.] [A-S. crafian, Icel. krefja, Sw. kräfva, Dan. kræve.]
Sense 1. To ask with earnestness or importunity; to ask with submission or humility, as a dependent; to beg; to entreat; to beseech; to implore.
As for my nobler friends, I crave their pardon. Shak.
Joseph . . . went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. Mark xv. 43.
Sense 2. To call for, as a gratification; to long for; to require or demand; as, the stomach craves food.
This verb is sometimes used with for before the thing sought. “Once one may crave for love.” Suckling.
Synonyms—To ask; seek; beg; beseech; implore; entreat; solicit.