cry for

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

As the artificial intelligence build continues, the cries for more regulation grow louder. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Even more horrifying than death was the thought of lying there, trapped beneath the rubble, listening to my two-year-old son desperately crying for help. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

The Mexican War of Independence began with the cry for freedom known as the Grito de Dolores, led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. — USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

This is definitely a cry for Instagram virality and nothing else. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for cry for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore