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to cry
01
to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow
Intransitive
Examples
Despite his efforts to remain strong, he eventually broke down and cried in grief.
She could n't help but cry when she received the heartbreaking news.
1.1
utter a sudden loud cry
Intransitive
Examples
As the pain intensified, he could n't help but cry out in agony.
Startled by the sudden noise, the baby began to cry loudly.
02
to speak or call out in a loud, emotional tone
Transitive: to cry sth
Examples
" Watch out! " he cried as the car sped toward the crosswalk.
" We won! " they cried, celebrating the victory.
03
to call out the names of goods being sold in a loud voice to attract buyers
Transitive: to cry products or goods for sale
Examples
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.
04
to produce a distinctive, loud call or sound, typical of a particular bird or animal
Intransitive
Examples
The eagle cried as it soared high above the cliffs.
The owl cried in the night, echoing through the forest.
05
to urgently call for action or attention
Intransitive: to cry for an action or response
Examples
The situation cried for immediate intervention to avoid further damage.
The accident on the highway cried for emergency response, and sirens were soon heard.
06
to react to something extremely funny, absurd, or moving; used in the progressive form
SlangExamples
He wore Crocs to prom — crying.
That meme is so good, I 'm crying.
Cry
01
a fit of weeping
02
a shout that typically expresses a strong emotion such as pain, fear, excitement, or protest
Examples
Her cry of pain echoed through the room as she stubbed her toe.
The child 's cry of fear alerted the adults to the presence of a spider.
03
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
04
the characteristic utterance of an animal
Lexical Tree
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