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.
I crave your honor's pardon.
Shak.
Joseph... went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
Mark xv. 43.
2. To call for, as a gratification; to long for; hence, to require or demand; as, the stomach craves food.
His path is one that eminently craves weary walking.
Edmund Gurney.
Syn. — To ask; seek; beg; beseech; implore; entreat; solicit; request; supplicate; adjure.