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Meaning of cry out for | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To be in urgent need (of)

Equivalents

Ελληνικά κράζω
Polski prosić

Examples

“This state of affairs is crying out for an independent investigation.”
“The pull-out or pull-down tables and litter bins in every compartment and seating bay are amenities which women, particularly those with young children, have⟳ been crying out for almost as long as railways have⟳ been in operation.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

cry over spilt milk cry someone a river cry stinking fish cry the blues cry uncle cry up

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