cry for

phrasal verb

cried for; crying for; cries for

: to need or require (something) very much

This problem is crying for a solution.

The old house is crying for a new coat of paint.

Examples of cry for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Like the famous siege of the Alamo that became a rallying cry for Texan independence, June 13 may likely serve as merely the opening prologue, setting the stage for more drama to come. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024

Her death has become a rallying cry for immigration reform from many conservatives. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 31 May 2024

For years, that phrase has been the rallying cry for climate advocates. —Alice Hill, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2023

The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office has ignored her cries for justice, Etienne said. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024

Deputy Damian Norden from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the Soda Springs man’s January cry for help. —Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024

Her death has become a rallying cry for immigration reform for many conservatives. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 May 2024

That’s the rallying cry for many of those who feel shocked by skyrocketing antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses and K-12 schools. —Boaz Dvir, TIME, 6 May 2024

Jews see the phrase as a call for the destruction of Israel, while pro-Palestinians — including Jewish students who have chanted it on campuses — see it as a cry for freedom. —Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024