Background for cries

cries

/kɹaɪ̯z/

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noun

A shedding of tears; the act of crying.

Examples :

"After we broke up, I retreated to my room for a good cry."

emotion action body human sensation

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noun

A shout or scream.

Examples :

"I heard a cry from afar."

sound exclamation communication sensation emotion

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noun

Words shouted or screamed.

Examples :

"a battle cry"

sound language communication exclamation sensation

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noun

A clamour or outcry.

Examples :

"The cries of the hungry babies filled the orphanage. "

sound communication emotion

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A group of hounds.

Examples :

"The huntsman led his cries through the fields, their baying echoing across the countryside. "

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(by extension) A pack or company of people.

Examples :

"The cries of children playing in the park filled the afternoon air. "

group person organization

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noun

(of an animal) A typical sound made by the species in question.

Examples :

""Woof" is the cry of a dog, while "neigh" is the cry of a horse."

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noun

A desperate or urgent request.

Examples :

"The lost child's cries for his mother echoed through the crowded store. "

demand communication action situation

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noun

Common report; gossip.

Examples :

"The cries around the office were that a big announcement would be made on Friday. "

communication media society

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verb

To shed tears; to weep.

Examples :

"That sad movie always makes me cry."

emotion body action sensation human

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verb

To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.

Examples :

"The street vendor cries, "Fresh fruits! Get your fresh fruits here!" "

communication language sound action

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verb

To shout, scream, yell.

Examples :

"The baby cries when she is hungry. "

communication sound language action emotion

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verb

To utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do.

Examples :

"The injured puppy cries in pain. "

animal sound nature

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verb

To cause to do something, or bring to some state, by crying or weeping.

Examples :

"The little boy's loud cries brought his mother running to his side. "

emotion action human

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To make oral and public proclamation of; to notify or advertise by outcry, especially things lost or found, goods to be sold, etc.

Examples :

"to cry goods"

communication language media sound

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verb

Hence, to publish the banns of, as for marriage.

Examples :

"The vicar cries the banns for Sarah and John each Sunday, announcing their upcoming wedding to the congregation. "

family religion communication