nounπShareA shedding of tears; the act of crying."After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry."emotionactionbodyhumansensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shout or scream."I heard a cry from afar."soundexclamationcommunicationsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWords shouted or screamed."a battle cry"soundlanguagecommunicationexclamationsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clamour or outcry."The cries of the hungry babies filled the orphanage. "soundcommunicationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of hounds."The huntsman led his cries through the fields, their baying echoing across the countryside. "animalgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A pack or company of people."The cries of children playing in the park filled the afternoon air. "grouppersonorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(of an animal) A typical sound made by the species in question.""Woof" is the cry of a dog, while "neigh" is the cry of a horse."animalsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA desperate or urgent request."The lost child's cries for his mother echoed through the crowded store. "demandcommunicationactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCommon report; gossip."The cries around the office were that a big announcement would be made on Friday. "communicationmediasocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shed tears; to weep."That sad movie always makes me cry."emotionbodyactionsensationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly."The street vendor cries, "Fresh fruits! Get your fresh fruits here!" "communicationlanguagesoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shout, scream, yell."The baby cries when she is hungry. "communicationsoundlanguageactionemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do."The injured puppy cries in pain. "animalsoundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to do something, or bring to some state, by crying or weeping."The little boy's loud cries brought his mother running to his side. "emotionactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make oral and public proclamation of; to notify or advertise by outcry, especially things lost or found, goods to be sold, etc."to cry goods"communicationlanguagemediasoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareHence, to publish the banns of, as for marriage."The vicar cries the banns for Sarah and John each Sunday, announcing their upcoming wedding to the congregation. "familyreligioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading