Synonyms for
Wept
Definition
To shed tears, especially as a sign of sorrow or grief.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- wept bitterly
- wept openly
- wept uncontrollably
- wept with joy
- wept for her
- wept tears
- wept softly
Word family
Usage note
The word 'wept' is the past tense and past participle of 'weep'. It is often used in more formal or literary contexts than 'cried'.
Example sentences
- She wept silently as she watched the sad movie.
- He wept bitterly when his pet cat died.
- The mother wept with joy when she saw her son after a long time.
- The little girl wept when she lost her favorite doll.
- The old man wept as he remembered his youth.
Quotes
Tears are words that need to be written. - Paulo Coelho
The tears of the world are a constant quantity. For each one who begins to weep, somewhere else another stops. - Samuel Beckett
Tears come from the heart and not from the brain. - Leonardo da Vinci