CRAVE

crave. Crave, v. to ask earnestly, beg, bespeech

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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. 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. 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.