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- [krahy out]
- /kraɪ aʊt/
- /kraɪ ˈaʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krahy out]
- /kraɪ aʊt/
Definitions of cry out words
- phrasal verb cry out If you cry out, you call out loudly because you are frightened, unhappy, or in pain. 3
- verb cry out to scream or shout aloud, esp in pain, terror, etc 3
- verb cry out to demand in an obvious manner 3
- noun cry out to shout; yell 3
- noun cry out to complain loudly 3
- verb without object cry out to utter inarticulate sounds, especially of lamentation, grief, or suffering, usually with tears. 1
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Origin of cry out
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (v.) Middle English crien < Anglo-French, Old French crier < Vulgar Latin *crītāre for Latin quirītāre to cry out in protest, make a public cry; associated by folk etymology with Quirītēs Quirites; (noun) < Anglo-French, Old French cri, noun derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for Cry out
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cry out popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cry out usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cry out
verb cry out
- disclose — to make known; reveal or uncover: to disclose a secret.
- reveal — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- babble — If someone babbles, they talk in a confused or excited way.
- leak — an unintended hole, crack, or the like, through which liquid, gas, light, etc., enters or escapes: a leak in the roof.
- spout — to emit or discharge forcibly (a liquid, granulated substance, etc.) in a stream or jet.
noun cry out
- jeer — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
- boo — If you boo a speaker or performer, you shout 'boo' or make other loud sounds to indicate that you do not like them, their opinions, or their performance.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
Antonyms for cry out
verb cry out
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- secrete — a steel skullcap of the 17th century, worn under a soft hat.
- keep quiet — not reveal a secret
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
noun cry out
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
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Matching words
- Words starting with c
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- Words starting with cry
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