crave

To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.

to crave for peace

to crave after wealth

To ask for earnestly; to beg or demand, as from a figure of authority.

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

My deeds upon my head! I crave the law, The penalty and forfeit of my bond.

To call for; to require as a course of action.

It is the bright day that brings forth the adder and that craves wary walking

A formal application to a court to make a particular order.