Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
weep
verb
/wiːp/
Definition
To express grief, sorrow, or pain by shedding tears.
Examples
- She began to weep when she heard the sad news.
- The movie was so touching that it made everyone in the audience weep.
- After they said goodbye, he couldn’t help but weep quietly.
Meaning
Weep means to cry or shed tears, usually as a result of strong emotions such as sadness, joy, or frustration.
Synonyms
- cry
- sob
- bawl
- shed tears
- mourn
