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

“For these two and half months we have refused to believe that he is really gone,” said Narjis Khshaish, 31, who wept and clutched a candle.

From BBC

Shukria wept as she told us how she fears one of her other sons may one day also try to reach Britain using people smugglers.

From BBC

Lutnick, who speaks with a New York accent and is known for his blustery style, wept on TV in the days after.

From BBC

Members of Max and Mason’s families wept and embraced after the sentence was passed, while Snook remained emotionless.

From BBC

And yet: I would have loved to celebrate as a young Dodgers fan wept.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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