weep (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: [wiːp]
Definition
To cry tears, especially from sadness or pain.
Examples
She began to weep when she heard the bad news.
He could not help but weep at the end of the movie.
The child wept softly after falling and hurting his knee.
How to Use weep
- weep over (prepositional phrase)
- To cry because of a specific problem or situation. — "She continued to weep over her lost dog."
- weep with (prepositional phrase)
- To cry due to a particular emotion or reason. — "He wept with relief when his family was found safe."
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