Cry out for
/kraɪ aut fɔː/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To urgently need or require something.
- The abandoned house cried out for repairs.
- After the long dry spell, the plants cried out for water.
2. To express a strong demand, often in a metaphorical sense.
- The situation cried out for immediate intervention from the authorities.
- His injuries cried out for medical attention.
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