crave

/ˈkrāv/

Middle English, from Old English crafian; akin to Old Norse krefja to crave, demand

verb

  1. to ask for earnestly : beg, demand

  2. to want greatly : need

  3. to yearn for

crave a pardon for neglect

desire wish want crave covet mean to have a longing for. desire stresses the strength of feeling and often implies strong intention or aim. wish sometimes implies a general or transient longing especially for the unattainable.