cry, cry out

Definition

The term "cry" can mean to weep with tears or it can mean to call out in distress.

The phrase "cry out" also means to shout or call out, often with the intent to ask for help.
This term could also be translated as "call urgently" or "ask for help."
An expression such as, "I cry out to you" could be translated as, "I call to you for help" or "In distress, I urgently ask you for help."