Craved

Past tense of 'crave'; intensely desired or yearned for something. Felt a powerful, often compulsive need or want.

From Old English 'crafian' meaning 'to demand, require, or ask earnestly.' Related to Old Norse 'krefja' (to demand) and ultimately from Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'to scratch or scrape,' suggesting the urgent, clawing nature of intense desire.