wept

[ wept ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of weep ¹.

wept

/ wɛpt /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of weep

Example Sentences

Kim wept as he said that although he dated the actress for a year when she was an adult, they never dated while she was underage.

From BBC

People prayed and wept worldwide, not just because of his declining health but because it was coming at the worst time possible.

From Los Angeles Times

Some teenagers tried to hide their tears behind sunglasses, but others wept openly.

From BBC

At Prosper's first court appearance, his father Ray Prosper shouted: "I still love you, son. It's not your fault, OK?" and then wept.

From BBC

One woman pumped her fists and another wept.

From BBC

Related Words

• break down
• complain
• grieve
• howl
• moan
• mourn
• sob
• wail
• whimper