'Craving' definitions:

Definition of 'craving'

From: WordNet
noun
An intense desire for some particular thing

Definition of 'Craving'

From: GCIDE
  • Crave \Crave\ (kr[=a]v), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Craved (kr[=a]vd); p pr. & vb. n. Craving.] [AS. crafian; akin to Icel. krefja, Sw. kr[aum]fva, Dan. kr[ae]ve.]
  • 1. To ask with earnestness or importunity; to ask with submission or humility; to beg; to entreat; to beseech; to implore. [1913 Webster]
  • I crave your honor's pardon. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Joseph . . . went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. --Mark xv. 43. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To call for, as a gratification; to long for; hence, to require or demand; as, the stomach craves food. [1913 Webster]
  • His path is one that eminently craves weary walking. --Edmund Gurney.
  • Syn: To ask; seek; beg; beseech; implore; entreat; solicit; request; supplicate; adjure. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Craving'

From: GCIDE
  • Craving \Crav"ing\ (-?ng), n. Vehement or urgent desire; longing for; beseeching. [1913 Webster]
  • A succession of cravings and satiety. --L'Estrange. -- {Crav"ing*ly}, adv. -- {Crav"ing*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'craving'

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Words containing 'Craving'