cried
Translation
to cry, to shout
Examples
The baby cried all night.
The baby cried all night.
He cried for help.
He cried for help.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) cries to shed tears The baby cries a lot.
((sb.)) cries ((for sth.)) to shout for sth. He cried for help.
((sb.)) cries ((out)) to shout loudly She cried out in pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weep, sob, shout, yell; Antonyms: laugh, whisper
Etymology
From Old French 'crier' (to shout), from Latin 'quiritare' (to cry out).
Memory Tips
The sound of 'cry' is like the sharp sound a person makes when sad or in pain.