CRAVE Meaning of CRAVE in English v. 1. tr. a long for (craved affection). b beg for (craves a blessing). 2 intr. (foll. by for) long for; beg for (craved for comfort). Derivatives: craver n. Etymology: OE crafian, rel. to ON krefja Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012