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Meaning of Weep
The primary meaning of the word "Weep" is to shed tears, typically as an expression of sadness, grief, or other strong emotions.
Definitions
- To shed tears, typically as an expression of sadness, grief, or other strong emotions
- To express sorrow or grief, either visibly through tears or audibly through sounds of lamentation
- To produce or release tears, often in response to a physical or emotional stimulus
Etymology of Weep
The word "Weep" originates from Old English "wēpan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "weep"
This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wēpaniz", which is also related to the Proto-Indo-European root "weip-", meaning "to cry" or "to lament"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe the act of shedding tears or expressing sorrow
Example Uses
- The crowd began to weep as the news of the tragedy spread
- She wept uncontrollably at the funeral of her beloved mother
- The movie was so sad that it made me weep with sorrow