Weep
(verb)
- To shed tears, especially as an expression of strong emotion.
- To express sorrow or grief in such a way.
Origin:
Old english wǣpan, of germanic origin; related to dutch wenen and german weinen.
Examples:
- She was weeping at the news of her father's death.
- He was weeping with joy when he saw his long lost son.
- The crowd was weeping at the funeral.
- She was weeping uncontrollably during the movie.
- The plant was weeping sap from the cut.