scream for
phrasal verb
screamed for; screaming for; screams for
Definition of scream for
informal
1
: to demand or need (something)
People are screaming for news about the virus. These policies just scream out for reform.
2
: to be very suitable or appropriate for (something)
Hot summer days like this just scream for ice cream and visits to the pool.
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“Scream for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scream%20for. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
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