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Definition of cry out phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

cry out

 phrasal verb
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to make a loud sound without words because you are hurt, afraid, surprised, etc. She tried to stop herself from crying out. to cry out in fear/alarm/pain

cry out/cry out something

 
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to shout something loudly She cried out for help. She cried out his name. + speech “Help!” he cried out. Thesauruscall
  • cry out
  • exclaim
  • blurt (out)
These words all mean to shout or say something loudly or suddenly.
  • call to shout or say something loudly to attract someone's attention:I thought I heard someone calling.
  • cry out (something) to shout something loudly, especially when you need help or are in trouble:She cried out for help. I cried out his name.
  • exclaim to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because of a strong emotion:“It isn't fair!” he exclaimed angrily.
  • blurt (out) to say something suddenly and without thinking carefully enough:He blurted out the answer.
Patterns
  • to call/cry out/exclaim/blurt out (something) to somebody
  • to call/cry out for somebody/something
  • to cry out/exclaim/blurt out in/with something
  • to call/cry out/exclaim/blurt out suddenly
  • to call/cry out/exclaim/burst out loudly
See cry out in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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