wept
word · lemma: weep
Definition
Cried or shed tears, usually quietly and often from deep emotion, grief, or sadness; past tense of 'weep'.
Usage & Nuances
'Wept' is more formal and literary than 'cried'. It implies quiet, emotional crying, often from deep sorrow. Used in stories, poetry, or serious contexts. Not common in everyday conversation.
Spanish: lloró - sollozóPortuguese (BR): chorou - lamentouPortuguese (PT): chorou - lamentouChinese (Simplified): 哭泣了 - 哭了Chinese (Traditional): 哭泣了 - 哭了Hindi: रोया - विलापाArabic: بكى - ذرف الدموعBengali: কেঁদেছিলRussian: плакал - рыдалJapanese: 泣いたVietnamese: khóc (lặng lẽ) - khóc nức nởKorean: 울었다Turkish: ağladıUrdu: رویاIndonesian: menangis (dengan pilu)
Example Sentences
She wept when she heard the sad news.
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He wept quietly in his room.
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The little girl wept for her lost toy.
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She sat by the window and wept for hours.
natural
They wept with relief when the doctor gave them good news.
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The hero wept at the end of the movie, and so did the audience.
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