Pronunciation: /kraɪ fɔr/
noun a loud vocal expression of strong emotion, such as pain, grief, or joy
A1 Babies often cry for their mothers when they are hungry.
A2 The dog's constant cry for attention was starting to annoy the owner.
B1 The protesters' cry for justice could be heard throughout the city.
B2 The singer's emotional cry for help resonated with the audience.
C1 The politician's cry for reform was met with skepticism by the public.
C2 The artist's powerful cry for peace was a call to action for the international community.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 Babies cry for their mothers when they are hungry.
A2 The dog would cry for hours when left alone at home.
B1 The protesters cry for justice and equality in the streets.
B2 The artist's paintings cry for attention with their vibrant colors and bold strokes.
C1 The novel's powerful themes cry for deeper analysis and interpretation.
C2 The haunting melody of the symphony seems to cry for a resolution that never comes.
formal The citizens' cry for justice was heard by the government officials.
informal I could hear my dog's cry for attention as soon as I walked in the door.
slang She always puts on a dramatic cry for sympathy whenever she doesn't get her way.
figurative The wilting flowers seemed to cry for water in the scorching heat.
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