cry (for) Sentence Examples

She cried for hours, unable to control the overwhelming grief.
The baby cried for his mother, desperate for comfort and nourishment.
The injured dog cried for help, its whimpers piercing the silence.
The starving child cried for food, his hunger gnawing at his stomach.
The lost hiker cried for assistance, hoping someone would hear his desperate pleas.
The teenager cried for her stolen bike, devastated by the loss of her prized possession.
The elderly woman cried for a past she could no longer remember, her memories fading into the mists of time.
The soldier cried for his fallen comrades, their sacrifices weighing heavily on his heart.
The scientist cried for the future, fearing the consequences of unchecked technological advancement.
The artist cried for inspiration, longing to find the muse that would unlock her creative potential.

cry (for) Meaning

to need or require (something) very much

to need or require (something) very much

regret, moan,grieve (for), weep, wail (for), elegize, keen, deplore,rue, sorrow

glory (in), rejoice (in), joy,delight, exult (in), laugh, beam, cheer,smile, grin

She cried for hours, unable to control the overwhelming grief.

The baby cried for his mother, desperate for comfort and nourishment.

The injured dog cried for help, its whimpers piercing the silence.

The starving child cried for food, his hunger gnawing at his stomach.