cry out for

• Verbo frasal que indica una necesidad o demanda fuerte de algo, o que expresa una petición desesperada.

A phrasal verb used to indicate a strong need or demand for something, or to express a desperate appeal.

incontable · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. To need something urgentlyinformal

   To clearly require or demand something, often due to a lack or deficiency.

   pedir a gritos

   • The garden is crying out for water after the long drought.
   • This old house is crying out for a fresh coat of paint.
   • The report cries out for more detailed analysis.

   Sinónimosask forcall fordemandnecessitaterequire

2. To shout in pain or fearinformal

   To make a loud, sharp sound because of sudden pain, fear, or surprise.

   gritar de dolor o miedo

   • She cried out for help when she fell.
   • He cried out in pain as he stubbed his toe.
   • The child cried out for his mother in the dark.

   Sinónimoshollerhowlscreamscreechshoutshrieksquealwailyellyelp

Verbo basecry