<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to long for; want greatly; desire eagerly: to crave sweets; to crave affection.</li><li>to require; need: a problem craving prompt attention.</li><li>to ask earnestly for (something); beg for.</li><li>to ask (a person) earnestly for something or to do something.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to beg or plead (usually followed by for).</li></ul>