crave

Definition

To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.

Etymology

From Middle English craven, from Old English crafian (“to crave, ask, implore, demand, summon”), from Proto-West Germanic *krafōn, from Proto-Germanic *krafjaną (“to demand”). Cognate with Danish kræve (“to demand, require”), Swedish kräva (“to crave, demand”), Icelandic krefja (“to demand”), Norwegian kreve (“to demand”).

Example Sentences

• "to crave for peace"
• "to crave after wealth"
• "to crave drugs"