CEFR A2

weeper

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: cry, sob, bawl, lament

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weeper (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.

How to Use weeper

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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