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

Very itchy, cracked, or red skin could be a cry for help—and moisture! — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Ideally, the federal government would move quickly to answer the cry for regulation from researchers, Nobel laureates and even the AI company CEOs themselves. — Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026

And there is a growing cry for permanent seats at the table of power — for island nations threatened by climate change and, more than anything, for Africa. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

The screams, the gunshots and the cries for help that went unanswered. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for cry for

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