Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wept
verb
/wɛpt/
Definition
The past tense of weep, meaning to express sorrow or emotion by shedding tears.
Examples
- She wept silently at the news of his departure.
- During the movie, he wept at the touching scenes.
- Many wept when they heard the tragic story.
Meaning
To have cried or expressed deep emotion through tears in the past.
Synonyms
- Cried
- Wept
- Sobbed
- Wailed
