cry
To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.
To utter loudly; to call out; to declare publicly.
To shout, scream, yell.
To forcefully attract attention or proclaim one’s presence.
To utter inarticulate sounds, as animals do.
To cause to do something, or bring to some state, by crying or weeping.
To make oral and public proclamation of; to notify or advertise by outcry, especially things lost or found, goods to be sold, auctioned, etc.
Hence, to publish the banns of, as for marriage.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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