cry out
Britishverb
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to scream or shout aloud, esp in pain, terror, etc
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informal (often foll by for) to demand in an obvious manner
our inner cities are crying out for redevelopment
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informal an exclamation of anger or dismay
Example Sentences
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Cry out, then, with the Royal prophet: "Make the way known to me, wherein I should walk; for I have lifted up my soul to Thee."
From Vocations Explained Matrimony, Virginity, The Religious State and The Priesthood by Anonymous
Cry out, so that the absent ones might hear them?
From The Castaways by Pearse, Lolbran
Cry out against them as much as you please, but respect art.
From Famous Women: George Sand by Thomas, Bertha
"Cry out," he exclaimed, "cry out, as loud as you can!"
From Germany from the Earliest Period Volume 4 by Horrocks, Mrs. George
As August Claessens warned the Convention: "Cry out against that which men cherish as holy, and you rouse an antagonism which no argument can defeat."
From The Red Conspiracy by Mereto, Joseph J.
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