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weep
1[weep]
verb (used without object)
to express grief, sorrow, or any overpowering emotion by shedding tears; shed tears; cry.
to weep for joy;
to weep with rage.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: ,to let fall drops of water or other liquid; drip; leak.
The old water tank was weeping at the seams.
to exude water or liquid, as soil, a rock, a plant stem, or a sore.
verb (used with object)
to weep for (someone or something); mourn with tears or other expression of sorrow.
He wept his dead brother.
Synonyms: , ,to shed (tears); pour forth in weeping.
to weep tears of gratitude.
to let fall or give forth in drops.
trees weeping an odorous gum.
to pass, bring, put, etc., to or into a specified condition with the shedding of tears (usually followed by away, out, etc.).
to weep one's eyes out;
to weep oneself to sleep.
noun
weeping, or a fit of weeping.
the exudation of water or liquid.
weep
2[weep]
noun
the lapwing, Vanellus vanellus, of Europe.
weep
/ ɾː /
verb
to shed (tears) as an expression of grief or unhappiness
to utter, shedding tears
to mourn or lament (for something)
to exude (drops of liquid)
(intr) (of a wound, etc) to exude a watery or serous fluid
noun
a spell of weeping
Word History and Origins
Origin of weep1
Origin of weep2
Word History and Origins
Origin of weep1
Example Sentences
Family, friends and locals stood solemnly and at times silently wept as law enforcement officials spoke of Riveros’ work and presence in the community.
"When I heard my son’s first cries, I buried my face in my arms so no one would see me weep."
Luis Enrique wept tears of joy and emotion as Paris St-Germain delivered the performance of a lifetime to win the Champions League for the first time on a remarkable night in Munich.
That afternoon, O’Ward wept bitterly after again being denied the ultimate victory at a track where he has performed well.
They wept as they were allowed to leave the dock, having denied importing cannabis between 1 July and 2 September at earlier hearings.
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