cry for

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Verb cry for has 1 sense

cry out for, cry for - need badly or desperately; "This question cries out for an answer"
--₁ is one way to necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something

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Cry For

Description:

"Cry for" is a phrasal verb that can be used in different senses and contexts. It can refer to expressing a strong desire, pleading, or making a loud vocalization due to pain, distress, or emotional release.

Examples:

Sense 1: Expressing a Strong Desire

She would cry for chocolate whenever she passed by the candy store.
The audience would cry for an encore performance at the end of the concert.

Sense 2: Pleading

The child would cry for help whenever he felt scared.
She would cry for mercy as the punishment was about to be inflicted.

Sense 3: Making a Loud Vocalization

The baby would cry for hours before finally falling asleep.
During the horror movie, the audience would cry for fear as the tension rose.

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