Meaning of phrasal verb cry out in English

cry out

to make a loud sound without words because you are hurt, afraid, surprised, etc.

She tried to stop herself from crying out.

to cry out in fear/alarm/paincry out in fear/alarm/pain

He bit his lip, trying not to cry out in pain.

cry out/cry out something

to shout something loudly

She cried out for help.

She cried out his name.

+ speech‘Help!’ he cried out.

We heard someone cry out in the darkness.

I heard her cry out in her sleep.

She wanted to cry out to him not to be so stupid.