cried
Translation
wept, shouted
Examples
The baby cried all night.
The baby cried all night.
She cried for help.
She cried for help.
Grammar Patterns
to weep The baby cried all night.
to cry ((for sth.)) to shout for sth. She cried for help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weep, sob, shout, yell; Antonyms: laugh, whisper
Etymology
From Old English 'crīgan', meaning 'to cry out, proclaim', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'cry' imitates a high-pitched wail. Imagine a baby crying loudly.