Wept: meaning, definitions and examples

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wept

 

[ wษ›pt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Wept is the past tense of weep, which means to shed tears, often as a result of emotion. It can express sorrow, joy, or relief. The word is commonly used in literary contexts to evoke a sense of deep emotion.

Synonyms

cried, lamented, shed tears, sobbed

Examples of usage

  • She wept for the loss of her friend.
  • He wept with joy when he heard the news.
  • The child wept after falling down.
  • The sad movie made everyone weep.

Translations

Translations of the word "wept" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chorou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weinte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menangis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะบะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚akaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณฃใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pleura

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llorรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูƒู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plakal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plakal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ญไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jeฤal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรฉt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llorรณ

Etymology

The word 'wept' is derived from the Old English term 'wepan', which means to cry or shed tears. This term has Germanic roots, closely related to the Old High German 'weffan' and the Dutch 'wappen'. The evolution of the word reflects its deep emotional connotations throughout history, signifying not just physical tears but also the expression of profound feelings. In literature, 'wept' often serves to enhance the emotional depth of characters, highlighting moments of both despair and elation. Over time, the usage of 'wept' has remained consistent in conveying a sense of vulnerability and human experience, making it a powerful word in both spoken and written language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,113, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.