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wilt
1[wilt]
verb (used without object)
to become limp and drooping, as a fading flower; wither.
to lose strength, vigor, assurance, etc..
to wilt after a day's hard work.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
to cause to wilt.
noun
the act of wilting, or the state of being wilted.
a sudden wilt of interest in the discussion.
Plant Pathology.
the drying out, drooping, and withering of the leaves of a plant due to inadequate water supply, excessive transpiration, or vascular disease.
a disease so characterized, as fusarium wilt.
a virus disease of various caterpillars, characterized by the liquefaction of body tissues.
wilt
2[wilt]
verb
second person singular present indicative of will.
wilt
1/ ɪ /
verb
to become or cause to become limp, flaccid, or drooping
insufficient water makes plants wilt
to lose or cause to lose courage, strength, etc
(tr) to cook (a leafy vegetable) very briefly until it begins to collapse
noun
the act of wilting or state of becoming wilted
any of various plant diseases characterized by permanent wilting, usually caused by fungal parasites attacking the roots
wilt
2/ ɪ /
verb
archaica singular form of the present tense (indicative mood) of will 1
Word History and Origins
Origin of wilt1
Word History and Origins
Origin of wilt1
Example Sentences
Left the best part of the evening session to bat, and with Lord's bathed in sunshine, the South Africans wilted in the face of an Aussie barrage.
Lamb was playing an unfamiliar role, coming to the crease in the 36th over, but captain Sciver-Brunt whacked six fours and a six from the wilting Windies bowlers as England passed 300 with ease.
While Agathe initially identifies with the wilting old maid Anne from “Persuasion,” her shyly budding connection with Oliver is more Elizabeth Bennet in “Pride and Prejudice.”
Jez Litten's thrilling run from his own half sparked a breathless move which fell just short, but KR killed the game with 10 minutes left as Catalans visibly wilted.
Signs like wilting, drooping, or changing colour could indicate that the heat is getting to your beloved leafy greens.
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