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