To utter words using speech
To shed tears, especially from being emotional
“I began to cry when I lost my way in the busy city, and a kind stranger would proceed to give me some directions.”
To shout or scream, typically to express negative emotions
“He would cry out in anguish when he realized that he had failed to win the lottery yet again.”
To announce or advertise, usually loudly
“In the street below, peddlers would routinely cry their wares.”
To beg or plead for something desperately
“She was stuck in the mud and had to cry for help.”
Plural for the act of shedding tears, typically from being emotional
“Her cry would indicate just how much this achievement meant to her.”
Plural for a loud, inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion
“A loud and distressed cry was heard within the household when Claire walked in with a dead squirrel.”
Plural for an urgent appeal or entreaty
“The doctor issued a global cry for assistance as the health system continued to struggle.”
Plural for a catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised
“The candidate ran his campaign under the cry of freedom and democracy.”
Plural for a loud, vocal announcement
“She rushed into the market after hearing a cry that prawns were being sold at a discount.”
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