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Definition of weeping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cryingaction of shedding tears with sobs
- Her weeping could be heard throughout the house.
2.
botanical processTECH. exudation of liquid from plantsTECH.
- The weeping of sap from the tree was noticeable..
Adjective
1.
emotionshowing sorrow or sadness
- The weeping statue moved many visitors.
2.
plantTECH. having slender hanging branchesTECH.
- The garden features a beautiful weeping willow.
Expressions with weeping
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tree with branches that droop downwards
The garden had a beautiful weeping tree near the pond.
willow tree with drooping branches and slender leaves
The garden features a beautiful weeping willow.
spruce tree with drooping branches
The garden features a beautiful weeping spruce.
Origin of weeping
Old English, wēpan (to cry)
Terms with weeping included in their meaning
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weeping
act of shedding tears
weeping
the act of shedding tears with sobs
breathing spasm
convulsive gasp during weeping
crying
loud cries made while weeping
crying
loud cries made while weeping
eyes
connected with weeping or tears
tears
weeping or crying
swelling
swell or puff out from weeping
Examples of weeping in a sentence
His weeping was a sign of deep sorrow. The weeping of the vine indicated a healthy plant. We observed the weeping of the cactus after the rain. The weeping child clung to her mother. A weeping willow stood by the pond. The park is known for its weeping cherry trees.
A weeping birch added elegance to the landscape.
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- French:pleurs, pleurant, ...
- German:Weinen, weinend, ...
- Italian:pianto, piangente, ...
- Spanish:llanto, lloroso, ...
- Portuguese:choro, choroso, ...
- Chinese:哭泣, 哭泣的, ...
- Japanese:すすり泣き, 泣いている, ...
- Arabic:بُكَاء, باكٍ, ...
- Hebrew:בֶּכִי, בוֹכֶה, ...
- Russian:рыдания, плачущий, ...
- Ukrainian:плач, плачучий, ...
- Hindi:रोना, अश्रुपूर्ण, ...
Definition of weep - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cryingcry with tears due to strong emotions
- She began to weep when she heard the news.
2.
moistureexude moisture or liquid slowly
- The wound started to weep after the bandage was removed.
Noun
1.
- She had a long weep after the sad movie.
2.
birdsRare UK northern lapwing birdRare UK
- The weep flew over the marshlands.
Images of weep
northern lapwing bird
Expressions with weep
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show proof of winning or being right, often to tease
I got the highest score—read it and weep!
accept the bad news
You lost the bet, read 'em and weep.
pretend to cry or show fake sadness
He weeps crocodile tears whenever he gets caught.
cry because of extreme happiness
She wept for joy when she heard the good news.
show deep sorrow or grief
He would weep like a willow whenever he thought of his lost love.
shed tears due to overwhelming joy
He wept tears of joy when he saw his newborn baby.
cry very heavily or profusely
After the movie, she began to weep buckets.
situation is very sad or tragic
The loss was so profound that even angels weep.
something so sad it causes loss of hope and faith
The tragedy was enough to make the angels weep.
say this when showing proof of winning or being right
Read them and weep—I have a royal flush!
cry deeply to feel better emotionally
She went to her room to have a good weep.
cry softly for a short time
She went to her room to have a weep.
cry in a fake or dramatic way
She would often weep Irish to get her way.
small hole allowing water to drain from structures
The brick wall has a weep hole for drainage.
Origin of weep
Old English, wēpan (to weep)
Examples of weep in a sentence
The child started to weep after losing her toy. The tree began to weep sap in the spring. The pipe started to weep water after the freeze. After the argument, he needed a quiet weep in his room. A weep was inevitable after hearing the heartbreaking news. The weep is often seen in wetland areas.
Birdwatchers spotted a weep near the riverbank.
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- French:pleurer, crise de larmes, ...
- German:weinen, Weinkrampf, ...
- Italian:piangere, pianto, ...
- Spanish:llorar, llanto, ...
- Portuguese:chorar, choro, ...
- Chinese:哭泣, 哭泣时刻, ...
- Japanese:泣く, 泣き, ...
- Arabic:بَكَى, بُكَاء, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְכּוֹת, בְּכִי, ...
- Russian:плакать, плач, ...
- Ukrainian:плакати, плач, ...
- Hindi:रोना, विप्रलाप, ...
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