Meaning & Definition of word "Weep"

Weep

/wiːp/

1. the act of weeping; tears.
- Example: Her weep was a sign of her overwhelming joy.

1. to express deep sorrow or grief, typically through tears.
- Example: She began to weep quietly at the funeral.
2. to flow or fall in drops, like tears.
- Example: The old tree seemed to weep as the sap dripped from its bark.
3. to shed tears as an expression of emotion.
- Example: He could not help but weep at the touching reunion.

●Old English 'wēpan', meaning 'to weep or to cry'.

weep for someone:

to feel sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

weep over something:

to express sadness about a situation.

weeping willow:

a tree known for its drooping branches and leaves.

tears:

the clear liquid that comes from the eyes when crying.

sorrow:

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment.

grief:

intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

Meaning: to cry excessively

● Example Sentence: Stop weeping over that breakup; there are plenty of fish in the sea.

Meaning: to express sadness in an exaggerated manner

● Example Sentence: He's weeping about the smallest things these days.