cry
Third Person
cries
Present Participle
crying
Past Tense
cried
Past Participle
cried
1
to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow
- Despite his efforts to remain strong, he eventually broke down and cried in grief.
- She couldn't help but cry when she received the heartbreaking news.
- The little girl cried uncontrollably after losing her favorite toy.
- The movie was so touching that it made the entire audience cry.
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2
3
to call out the names of goods being sold in a loud voice to attract buyers
transitive
- The vendor cried fresh apples and oranges to passersby in the busy market.
- She cried her handmade jewelry, hoping to catch the attention of tourists.
- The fishmonger cried his catch of the day as customers strolled by.
- He stood on the corner, crying hot pretzels to the lunch crowd.
- The vendor cried roasted chestnuts as the winter chill set in.
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4
to produce a distinctive, loud call or sound, typical of a particular bird or animal
- The eagle cried as it soared high above the cliffs.
- The owl cried in the night, echoing through the forest.
- She could hear the hawk cry as it circled over the field.
- The wolf cried to its pack under the full moon.
- The seagulls cried over the beach, scavenging for food.
5
to urgently call for action or attention
- The situation cried for immediate intervention to avoid further damage.
- The accident on the highway cried for emergency response, and sirens were soon heard.
- His sudden collapse cried for immediate medical attention.
- The worsening weather conditions cried for evacuation of the coastal towns.
- The environmental damage cried for stricter regulations on pollution.
6
to react to something extremely funny, absurd, or moving; used in the progressive form
- He wore Crocs to prom—crying.
- That meme is so good, I'm crying.
- She said it with such confidence—crying.
- I just saw the video and I'm still crying.
- His awkward dance moves?Crying.