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

The first bobcat came from Concord after it was found alone and crying for several days. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

At first, the slogan was seen as a rallying cry for dorks with expendable income. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Sophie’s cries for help caught the attention of two nurses, Emma Brown and Kelsey Pirie, who were about to attend a wedding. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

The Pharaohs fought so bravely but, in trying to win the game before extra time, were sucker-punched by a gung-ho counterattack finished by Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández, who, alongside the GOAT, cried for Argentina at full time. — David Hickey, NBC news, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for cry for

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