cry out for

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar uma necessidade ou exigência forte de algo, ou para expressar um pedido desesperado.

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

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparável

1. To need something urgentlyinformal

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

   Clamar por

   • 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.

   Sinônimosask forcall fordemandnecessitaterequire

2. To shout in pain or fearinformal

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

   Gritar de dor ou medo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshollerhowlscreamscreechshoutshrieksquealwailyellyelp

Verbo basecry