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The correct spelling is craves.

How to pronounce craves

verb

IPA: /kɹeɪvz/

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The correct spelling is craves. To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for. For example: "to crave after wealth"

Usage Examples

to crave after wealth

I humbly crave your indulgence to read this letter until the end.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
  2. 2.To ask for earnestly; to beg; to claim.
  3. 3.To call for; to require as a course of action.

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