cry on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To call on; to invoke.
Register: archaic
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cry on” mean?
To call on; to invoke.
Is “cry on” formal or informal?
cry on is generally archaic.