Crave vs Tempt - What's the difference?

In transitive terms the difference between crave and tempt

is that crave is to ask for earnestly while tempt is to provoke something; to court.

(crav)

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

I know I should diet more, but every afternoon I crave a soda so I have one.

* Edmund Gurney

His path is one that eminently craves weary walking.

To ask for earnestly.

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

* Shakespeare

I crave your honour's pardon.

* Bible, Mark xv. 43

Joseph went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

* craving

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(en verb)

To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

She tempted me to eat the apple.

To attract; to allure.

Its glossy skin tempted me.

To provoke something; to court.

It would be tempting fate.

* temptation * tempter * temptress * tempt fate * tempt providence

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