clamar

Senses

1. 1.

   to cry out, to clamor

   to shout or call out loudly, often in protest or distress

2. 2.

   to demand, to call for

   to urgently request or demand something, especially justice or action

3. 3.

   to implore, to beseech

   to beg or plead earnestly for something

Examples

• "A população clamava por justiça nas ruas."

  The population was crying out for justice in the streets.

• "Ele clamou ao céu por ajuda naquele momento difícil."

  He cried out to heaven for help in that difficult moment.

• "Os manifestantes clamavam contra a corrupção."

  The protesters were clamoring against corruption.

Usage

Formal or literary register; commonly used in religious, political, or dramatic contexts. Often followed by "por" (for) or "contra" (against). Common collocations include "clamar por justiça" (cry out for justice) and "clamar ao céu" (cry out to heaven).