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to cry out for
[phrase form: cry]
01
to strongly demand or require attention, action, or a particular response
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
cry out for
3rd person singular
cries out for
Past simple
cried out for
Past participle
cried out for
Examples
The dilapidated old house cried out for renovations with its peeling paint and crumbling walls.
