Cry out for Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KRY OWT for
kɹˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
kry OWT faw
Definition
To need something very badly or urgently; to be in obvious need of something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for things, not people; often for situations needing change or attention, e.g., 'The garden is crying out for water.' Slightly informal and emphasizes an urgent or obvious need. Common alternatives: 'desperately needs', 'screaming for' (even more informal).
Spanish: clamar por - pedir a gritosPortuguese (BR): clamar por - pedir urgentementePortuguese (PT): clamar por - necessitar urgentemente deChinese (Simplified): 迫切需要 - 急需Chinese (Traditional): 迫切需要 - 急需Hindi: की सख्त जरूरत होना - के लिए पुकारनाArabic: يستدعي بشدة - بحاجة ماسة إلىBengali: তীব্রভাবে প্রয়োজন হওয়া - অত্যন্ত চাওয়াRussian: остро нуждаться - требовать (в переносном смысле)Japanese: 強く求める - 切実に必要とするVietnamese: rất cần - thực sự cần thiếtKorean: 절실히 필요하다 - 간절히 요구하다Turkish: acilen ihtiyaç duymak - âdeta çağırmakUrdu: شدت سے ضرورت ہونا - فوراً درکار ہوناIndonesian: sangat membutuhkan - benar-benar memerlukan
Example Sentences
The plants cry out for water during summer.
basic
The roof cries out for repair.
basic
This city cries out for better public transport.
basic
That old shirt is crying out for a wash.
natural
Honestly, this meeting cries out for some coffee.
natural
The website design cries out for an update—it's so outdated.
natural