— craver , n.
/krayv/ , v. , craved, craving .
v.t.
1. to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly: to crave sweets; to crave affection.
2. to require; need: a problem craving prompt attention.
3. to ask earnestly for (something); beg for.
4. to ask (a person) earnestly for something or to do something.
v.i.
5. to beg or plead (usually fol. by for ).
[ bef. 1000; ME craven, OE crafian; akin to ON krefja to demand, lay claim to ]
Syn. 1. yearn for, hunger for.