cry out for

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Verb cry out for has 1 sense

cry out for, cry for - need badly or desperately; "This question cries out for an answer"
--₁ is one way to necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something

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Cry out for

Part of speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1: To express a strong need or desire for something.

Example sentence: The parched earth cries out for rain.

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Sense 2: To shout loudly or in distress.

Example sentence: She cried out for help when she saw the car heading towards her.

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Sense 3: To demand or call for something in an urgent manner.

Example sentence: The protesters cry out for justice and equality.

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