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cry

1 of 2verb
/kraɪ/
Forms:cries,crying,cried,cried
1

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

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  • Despite his efforts to remain strong, he eventually broke down and cried in grief.
  • She couldn't help but cry when she received the heartbreaking news.
  • The little girl cried uncontrollably after losing her favorite toy.
  • The movie was so touching that it made the entire audience cry.
Synonyms:
weep
Antonyms:
laugh
2

to speak or call out in a loud, emotional tone

transitive
  • "Watch out!"he cried as the car sped toward the crosswalk.
  • "We won!"they cried, celebrating the victory.
  • The captain cried orders over the noise of the storm.
  • "Hurry up!"she cried as the bus pulled away.
Synonyms:
outcrycall outexclaimshoutcry out
3

to call out the names of goods being sold in a loud voice to attract buyers

transitive
  • The vendor cried fresh apples and oranges to passersby in the busy market.
  • She cried her handmade jewelry, hoping to catch the attention of tourists.
  • The fishmonger cried his catch of the day as customers strolled by.
  • He stood on the corner, crying hot pretzels to the lunch crowd.
  • The vendor cried roasted chestnuts as the winter chill set in.
Synonyms:
blazon out
4

to produce a distinctive, loud call or sound, typical of a particular bird or animal

  • The eagle cried as it soared high above the cliffs.
  • The owl cried in the night, echoing through the forest.
  • She could hear the hawk cry as it circled over the field.
  • The wolf cried to its pack under the full moon.
  • The seagulls cried over the beach, scavenging for food.
5

to urgently call for action or attention

  • The situation cried for immediate intervention to avoid further damage.
  • The accident on the highway cried for emergency response, and sirens were soon heard.
  • His sudden collapse cried for immediate medical attention.
  • The worsening weather conditions cried for evacuation of the coastal towns.
  • The environmental damage cried for stricter regulations on pollution.
6

to react to something extremely funny, absurd, or moving; used in the progressive form

  • He wore Crocs to prom—crying.
  • That meme is so good, I'm crying.
  • She said it with such confidence—crying.
  • I just saw the video and I'm still crying.
  • His awkward dance moves?Crying.