weep

verb

\ ˈwēp

wept\ ˈwept

\; weeping

Definition of weep

1 : to express deep sorrow for usually by shedding tears : bewail weeping the sins and errors of his youth— Edward Gibbon

2 : to pour forth (tears) from the eyes

3 : to exude (a fluid) slowly : ooze a tree weeping sap

intransitive verb

1 : to express passion (such as grief) by shedding tears

2a : to give off or leak fluid slowly : ooze

b of a fluid : to flow sluggishly or in drops

3 : to droop over : bend

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Examples of weep in a Sentence

He wept at the news of her death. She sat down and wept. He wept bitter tears of disappointment. The meringue will weep if you put it in the fridge.

Recent Examples on the Web

No one will weep for Blackmon, who still will make more money than most people in this world can dream of. — Jon Tayler, SI.com, "Once One of 2018's Top Free Agents, Charlie Blackmon Safely Signs Extension With Rockies," 5 Apr. 2018 Take the Brett Kavanaugh story, for example—one that left many women weeping at their TVs and laptops (while alternately raging at the patriarchy). — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, "Jessica Yellin Is a Veteran Reporter Out to Change the Way You Get Your News," 20 Nov. 2018 When these victims were weeping on the stand, Bill Cosby was laughing at them. — Stacey Leasca, Glamour, "Cosby Survivor Lili Bernard: ‘I’m Not Afraid Anymore’," 28 Apr. 2018 The Krasinski-Blunts redefined couple goals when John Krasinski straight-up wept after his wife's win. — Vogue, "These Are the Most-Viral Moments From the SAG Awards 2019," 28 Jan. 2019 And the way the Davises handled it made Glasser weep. — Ryan D'agostino, Esquire, "The Drugging of the American Boy," 27 Mar. 2014 The parents' testimony made jurors weep during the emotional trial. — Fox News, "The Latest: Mother of 2 says killer couldn't destroy family," 14 May 2018 After weeping openly and then staring despondently at some gems in his hand, Sunday's episode ends with Roger seemingly touching the stone. — Mehera Bonner, Harper's BAZAAR, "Jamie Made a Million Terrible Decisions in Tonight's Outlander," 7 Jan. 2019 Michel and Madeleine weep crystalline tears as they're torn apart by lies told to keep other lies from being exposed. — John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Storm Within' ('Les Parents Terribles'): Film Review," 23 May 2018

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