scream for

phrasal verb

screamed for; screaming for; screams 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.

Examples of scream for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People in the area reported hearing a loud argument before the stabbing, which was followed by Marsh screaming for help. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 June 2025

To help your team score a goal, having people scream for you, people screaming your name, teammates celebrating with you, friends celebrating with you. —Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 19 June 2025

In the incident earlier this month, the woman was heard screaming for help after the 39-year-old man dragged her into an alley, Santa Monica police said Tuesday. —Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025

Some have learned to surrender to unrealistic demands when their consciences scream for acting on principle. —Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Rhymes for scream for

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