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Meaning of the word "cry out for" in English

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cry out for

US /kraɪ aʊt fɔːr/
UK /kraɪ aʊt fɔːr/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to be in great need of something

Example:
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The old building is crying out for renovation.
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The economy is crying out for new investment.
Synonym:
demandrequirebeg forcraveyearn for
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cryfor crying out loudcry offoutingout ofoutfigure out