GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 2 definitions

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   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.
   
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   I crave your honor's pardon. Shak.
   
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   Joseph . . . went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. Mark xv. 43.
   
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   2. To call for, as a gratification; to long for; hence, to require or demand; as, “the stomach craves food”.
   
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   His path is one that eminently craves weary walking. Edmund Gurney.
   
   Syn. -- To ask; seek; beg; beseech; implore; entreat; solicit; request; supplicate; adjure.
   
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   Crave, v. i. To desire strongly; to feel an insatiable longing; as, “a craving appetite”.
   
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   Once one may crave for love. Suckling.
   
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