cry

[US]/kraɪ/
[UK]/kraɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. call out; cry out; weep out
n. shouting; cry; slogan; calling
vi. weep; shout; call

Phrases & Collocations

cry out

cry for

cry on

far cry

cry over

cry for help

in full cry

battle cry

cry out for

hue and cry

rallying cry

cry up

cry out against

Example Sentences

a cry of despair.

a cry to arms.

the harsh cry of a crow.

They heard a cry for help.

cry oneself to sleep.

Philip gave a cry of anguish.

crying is a cathartic release.

there was a cry of ‘Silence!’.

an incredible crying jag.

the mewling cry of a hawk.

men don't cry in public.

the weird crying of a seal.

pacify a crying child

the cry of a newspaper seller

sent forth a cry of pain.

a cry for lower taxes

to still a crying child

The baby is crying for mother.

Real-world Examples

Stop crying before I give you something to cry about.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) December 2018 Collection

They heard a weird sound like a cat crying.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Crying is a natural response to pain.

Source: Big Hero 6

What do I do if it cries?

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

Silence is the loudest cry for help.

Source: Gourmet Base

'But. you only owe me £15, sir! ' I cried.

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

Well, you know I cry at weddings.

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

Go on. She's already crying. - Harsh!

Source: Hidden Figures Original Soundtrack

I mean, she was sort of crying.

Source: Films

Imagine the hormonal cries and the frenzied roars.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

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