Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cry-a-tear
verb
/kraɪ ə tɪər/
Definition
To weep or shed tears, often expressing emotion such as sorrow or joy.
Examples
- After hearing the sad news, she couldn’t help but cry a tear.
- Watching the movie moved him so much that he cried a tear at the end.
Meaning
The act of producing tears as a response to strong feelings or emotions.
Synonyms
- weep
- sob
- shed tears
- bawl
- lament