Weep: meaning, definitions and examples

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weep

[ wiːp ]

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crying

To express sorrow or grief by shedding tears; to cry.

Synonyms

cry, sob, tear up

Examples of usage

She wept when she heard the news.
The child wept loudly for his lost toy.

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tears

Tears shed as an expression of emotion.

Synonyms

crying, sorrow, tears

Examples of usage

Her cheeks were wet with weep.
The weep in her eyes showed her deep sadness.

Translations

Translations of the word "weep" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chorar

🇮🇳 रोना

🇩🇪 weinen

🇮🇩 menangis

🇺🇦 плакати

🇵🇱 płakać

🇯🇵 泣く (naku)

🇫🇷 pleurer

🇪🇸 llorar

🇹🇷 ağlamak

🇰🇷 울다 (ulda)

🇸🇦 يبكي (yabki)

🇨🇿 plakat

🇸🇰 plakať

🇨🇳 哭 (kū)

🇸🇮 jokati

🇮🇸 gráta

🇰🇿 жылау

🇬🇪 ტირილი (t’irili)

🇦🇿 ağlamaq

🇲🇽 llorar

Word origin

The word 'weep' originated from Old English 'wēpan', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used in English since the 8th century. The verb 'weep' has been a common expression of sadness or grief throughout history, with tears being a universal symbol of emotion.