Cry for Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KRYE-for, KRYE-fer, KRYE-ferr
kɹˈaɪ/ /fˈɔː
krye-FOR
Definition
To strongly ask for or need something, either literally by shouting or figuratively when something clearly requires attention or help.
Usage & Nuances
Often used figuratively: "cry for help," "cry for change." Implies urgent need or emotional intensity. Not used for mild or ordinary requests. Sometimes literal, with actual crying, but more common as an idiom in social, business, or news contexts.
Spanish: pedir a gritos - clamar porPortuguese (BR): clamar por - pedir porPortuguese (PT): clamar por - pedir porChinese (Simplified): 迫切需要 - 渴望Chinese (Traditional): 迫切需要 - 渴望Hindi: के लिए पुकारना - ज़रूरत होनाArabic: يصرخ من أجل - يطالب بـBengali: চাই (জোরালোভাবে) - প্রার্থনা করা (অনুরোধে) - কাঁদতে কাঁদতে চাওয়াRussian: умолять - требовать (настойчиво) - вопить оJapanese: 強く求める - 必要とする - 助けを求めて泣くVietnamese: khẩn cầu - tha thiết cần - kêu cứuKorean: 간절히 요구하다 - 도움을 간청하다Turkish: yalvarmak - yüksek sesle istemekUrdu: فریاد کرنا (مدد یا کسی چیز کے لئے) - شدت سے طلب کرناIndonesian: meminta dengan sangat - berteriak meminta
Example Sentences
The baby will cry for milk when hungry.
basic
Many people cry for peace in times of war.
basic
When you cry for help, someone may hear you.
basic
This old building is crying for renovation.
natural
After a long day, my feet are crying for a rest.
natural
The city is crying for better public transport.
natural