crav´er

crav´er
crave «krayv», verb, craved, crav|ing.
–v.t.
1. to long for; desire very much: »

The thirsty man craved water. The lonely orphan craved affection.

SYNONYM(S): want, wish, covet.
2. to ask earnestly for; beg: »

He craved a favor of the king.

SYNONYM(S): beseech, entreat.
3. to need greatly; require: »

My brain craves rest.

–v.i.
to beg or plead; long: »

Some have too much, yet still do crave (Edward Dyer).

SYNONYM(S): hanker, hunger, thirst.
[Old English crafian demand]
crav´er, noun.
crav´ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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