crave
crave definition
crave (krāv)
transitive verb craved, craving crav′·ing
- to ask for earnestly; beg
- to long for eagerly; desire strongly
- to be in great need of
Etymology: ME craven < OE crafian, lit., to demand as right < base of cræft, strength, might: see craft
intransitive verb
to have a strong desire (for)
Related Forms:
- craver crav′er noun
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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